What is the cheapest way to get from London to Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from London to Skegness is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Skegness?

The fastest way to get from London to Skegness is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between London and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from London to Skegness. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Skegness via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from London to Skegness?

The distance between London and Skegness is 164 miles. The road distance is 138.5 miles.

How do I travel from London to Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from London to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from London to Skegness?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from London to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Skegness train from?

London to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Where does the London to Skegness train arrive?

London to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from London to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Skegness is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from London to Skegness.

How do I get a train ticket from London to Skegness?

Book your London to Skegness train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1861+ hotels available in Skegness.

London to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
3h 29m
£59–102
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus X12
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus B7x / ...
4h 17m
£27–88
Drive 137.7 mi
1. Drive from London to Skegnesscar 137.7 mi
2h 56m
£34–49
Train, bus via King's Lynn
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 505 / ...
5h 55m
£53–114

London to Skegness by train

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3h 29mAverage Duration

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Distance: 162.6 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from King's Cross to Skegness via Grantham in around 3h 29m.

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