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How to get fromSouthampton to Skegnessby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton to Skegness by train 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 27m
    £77–151

  2. Drive  204 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Southampton to Skegnesscar car 204 mi
    3h 52m
    £51–74

  3. 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 16m
    £122–188

  4. Train via Barnham

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Barnhamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Barnham to Horshamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain train
    5. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 26m
    £140–174

Southampton to Skegness by train, subway, and foot

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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 27m.

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