There are 3 ways to get from Eastbourne to Skegness by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 27m£94–177Drive 202 mi
cheapest- Drive from Eastbourne to Skegnesscar 202 mi
4h 9m£50–71Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
- Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
8h 29m£91–170
Eastbourne to Skegness by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Skegness is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 9m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Skegness via Victoria station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Eastbourne and Skegness is 233 miles. The road distance is 203.2 miles.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £90 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Eastbourne to Skegness, including transfers.
Eastbourne to Skegness train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Skegness train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Skegness is 203 miles. It takes approximately 4h 9m to drive from Eastbourne to Skegness.
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What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Skegness via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Eastbourne to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- 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 4m
- 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/
- 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 Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sleaford to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Gatwick Airport to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–110
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrobus.co.uk
Bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.metrobus.co.uk/
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