There are 6 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
4h 21m£77–119Drive 116.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegnesscar 116.8 mi
2h 28m£29–41Train, bus
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Cambridge Northtrain
- Take the train from Cambridge North to Kings Lynntrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 505
6h 9m£39–81Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Skegness116.8 mi
2h 28m£35–50Train via Sleaford
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
- Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
4h 53m£76–109Bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
- Take the bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon stationbus T1
- Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus X12
6h 27m
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 28m.
The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via Drummer St Bus Station, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Skegness via Peterborough and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Skegness is 157 miles. The road distance is 117.5 miles.
The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness, including transfers.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stansted Airport station.
The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Skegness via Peterborough and Grantham in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dorothy Avenue via Parkside, Drummer St Bus Station, Huntingdon station, Huntingdon, Peterborough, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sleaford to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Stansted Airport to Cambridge North
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from Cambridge North to Kings Lynn
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to Parkside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01954 230011
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
Bus from Drummer St Bus Station to Huntingdon station
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Whippet Coaches
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East
Bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £35–50
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More Questions & Answers
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Parkside station.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 28m to drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness.
Book your London Stansted Airport (STN) to Skegness train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1861+ hotels available in Skegness.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Skegness. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

































