There are 3 ways to get from Brighton to Skegness by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
4h 55m£86–169Drive 190.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Skegnesscar 190.5 mi
4h 11m£47–68Train
- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 4m£86–154
Brighton to Skegness by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Skegness is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Skegness via Victoria station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Brighton and Skegness is 217 miles. The road distance is 191.6 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 55m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Brighton to Skegness, including transfers.
Brighton to Skegness train services, operated by Gatwick Express, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Skegness train services, operated by Gatwick Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Skegness is 192 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Brighton to Skegness.
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What companies run services between Brighton, England and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Brighton to Skegness via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–55
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
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