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How to get fromHarwich to Skegnessby train, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Harwich to Skegness by train, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Manningtree to London Liverpool Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    5h 25m
    £81–145

  2. Drive  138.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harwich to Skegnesscar car 138.1 mi
    2h 58m
    £35–50

  3. Ferry, bus, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Norwichbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Oak Streetbus bus X29
    4. Take the bus from Oak Street to Travel Hubbus bus 36
    5. Drive from Travel Hub to Skegnesscar car
    8h 55m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manningtree to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain train
    6h 41m
    £79–127

  5. Ferry, line 97 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Harwich Harbour Ferry Landing to Shotley Point Marina Ferry Landingferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Arms to Railway Stationbus bus 97 / ...
    3. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    4. Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain train
    5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 505
    6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B9 / ...
    7. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus bus B7x / ...
    9h 9m

Harwich to Skegness by train and subway

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235 mi
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Harwich, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Skegness via Manningtree, London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 25m.

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