There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Manchester by train or car
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
4h 26m£65–107Drive 126.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Manchestercar 126.4 mi
2h 39m£32–45Train
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
4h 46m£80–118
Skegness to Manchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Manchester is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Skegness and Manchester is 169 miles. The road distance is 127.2 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Manchester without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 4h 26m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Skegness to Manchester, including transfers.
Skegness to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Manchester is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Skegness to Manchester.
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What companies run services between Skegness, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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