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

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 24m
    £94–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus B22
    2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    9h 23m
    £38–86

  3. Drive 204 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Skegnesscar car 204 mi
    3h 52m
    £50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 17m
    £149–215

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 42m
    £69–116

Southampton to Skegness by train, subway, and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Dorothy Avenue via Boomtown Fair Matterley Estate, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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