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How to get fromIpswich to Skegnessby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    4h 38m
    £74–118

  2. Drive  117.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ipswich to Skegnesscar car 117.2 mi
    2h 31m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Ipswich Cardinal Park - Bus Stop to Norwichbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Oak Streetbus bus X29
    3. Take the bus from Oak Street to Travel Hubbus bus 36
    4. Drive from Travel Hub to Skegnesscar car
    6h 47m

  4. Train via Sleaford

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain train
    5h 9m
    £73–108

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ipswich to Elytrain train
    2. Take the train from Ely to Kings Lynntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 505
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B9 / ...
    7h 13m
    £44–75

Ipswich to Skegness by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Ipswich to Skegness via Peterborough and Grantham in around 4h 38m.

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