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

The cheapest way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Lowestoft and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Lowestoft to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Waveney Chambers and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via St Stephens Street, Oak Street, Railway Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Lowestoft and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft and arriving at Skegness via Norwich and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Lowestoft to Skegness?

The distance between Lowestoft and Skegness is 195 miles. The road distance is 124.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £85 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Lowestoft to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Skegness bus from?

Lowestoft to Skegness bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, depart from Waveney Chambers station.

Where do I catch the Lowestoft to Skegness train from?

Lowestoft to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Norwich station.

Train or bus from Lowestoft to Skegness?

The best way to get from Lowestoft to Skegness is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs £85 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 49 bus, which costs and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Lowestoft to Skegness bus arrive?

Lowestoft to Skegness bus services, operated by First in Norfolk & Suffolk, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Lowestoft to Skegness train arrive?

Lowestoft to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Lowestoft to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Lowestoft to Skegness is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Lowestoft to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

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Lowestoft to Skegness - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 49 bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Lowestoft to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 8m
£87–132
Drive 123.8 mi
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1. Drive from Lowestoft to Skegnesscar 123.8 mi
2h 35m
£31–45
Bus, line 49 bus
1. Take the bus from Waveney Chambers to Bus Stationbus X21 / ...
2. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Oak Streetbus X29
3. Take the bus from Oak Street to Railway Stationbus 49 / ...
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 505
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B9 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus 57
9h 48m

Lowestoft to Skegness by train

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 6h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lowestoft to Skegness via Norwich and Grantham in around 6h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Waveney Chambers to Dorothy Avenue via Bus Station, St Stephens Street, Oak Street, Railway Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 48m.

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