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How to get fromGlasgow to Skegnessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Skegness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 14m
    £136–283

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 151
    14h 44m
    £61–125

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    12h 39m
    £91–150

  4. Drive 302.3 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Skegnesscar car 302.3 mi
    5h 45m
    £74–107

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 24m
    £101–207

  6. Train via Preston

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train
    2. Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 3m
    £148–264

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    6h 59m
    £142–424

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    6h 56m
    £116–270

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 48m
    £95–247

  10. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 44m
    £110–269

  11. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 31m
    £102–246

Glasgow to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration7h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Skegness via Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Grantham in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Lumley Avenue via Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 44m.

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