There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Bournemouth by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
5h 39m£88–174Drive 230.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Bournemouthcar 230.3 mi
4h 14m£58–83Train
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Bournemouthtrain Nottingham - Bournemouth
7h 44m£137–202
Skegness to Bournemouth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Bournemouth via Grantham, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Skegness and Bournemouth is 274 miles. The road distance is 231.6 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £180.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Skegness to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Skegness to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Bournemouth train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Bournemouth is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Skegness to Bournemouth.
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What companies run services between Skegness, England and Bournemouth, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Bournemouth via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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