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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    5h 39m
    £91–176

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Boomtown Fair Matterley Estatebus bus B25
    2. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B22
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    9h 35m
    £40–91

  3. Drive 207.2 mi

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Skegnesscar car 207.2 mi
    3h 56m
    £51–73

  4. Train, line 37 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus bus B7x / ...
    8h 14m

Portsmouth to Skegness by train, subway, and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Dorothy Avenue via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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