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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 38m
    £70–115

  2. Drive  116.2 mi

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

  3. Bus, line 86 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 57 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus B3 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchangebus bus 505
    4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchangebus bus 88 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Railway Stationbus bus 86 / ...
    6. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Ipswichtrain train
    7h 57m

  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 10m
    £69–108

Skegness to Ipswich by train

Calendar53Weekly Trains
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 38m

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 38m.

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