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How to get fromSkegness to Ipswichby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain train
    4h 41m
    £70–116

  2. Drive  116.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skegness to Ipswichcar car 116.2 mi
    2h 31m
    £29–42

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 57 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 505
    3. Take the train from Kings Lynn to Elytrain train
    4. Take the train from Ely to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 30m
    £45–78

  4. Train via Sleaford

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Sleafordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Ipswichtrain train
    5h 12m
    £69–109

Skegness to Ipswich by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Ipswich via Grantham and Peterborough in around 4h 41m.

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