What is the cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Skegness is to drive which costs £25 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Stanstead to Skegness?

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Skegness is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £25 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Stanstead and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Stanstead to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Scotchford Bridge and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Transport Interchange, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Bury St Edmunds and arriving at Skegness via Peterborough and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Skegness?

The distance between Stanstead and Skegness is 155 miles. The road distance is 105.3 miles.

How do I travel from Stanstead to Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Skegness without a car is to train via Peterborough which takes 6h 18m and costs £65 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Stanstead to Skegness?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Stanstead to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Skegness bus from?

Stanstead to Skegness bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, depart from Scotchford Bridge station.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Skegness train from?

Stanstead to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Bury St Edmunds station.

Train or bus from Stanstead to Skegness?

The best way to get from Stanstead to Skegness is to train via Peterborough which takes 6h 18m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can line 47 bus and line 84 bus and bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

Where does the Stanstead to Skegness bus arrive?

Stanstead to Skegness bus services, operated by Hedingham & Chambers, arrive at Arc Shopping Centre station.

Where does the Stanstead to Skegness train arrive?

Stanstead to Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Peterborough station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Skegness is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Stanstead to Skegness.

Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Skegness.

Stanstead to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, line 47 bus

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

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Train via Peterborough
best
1. Take the train from Bury St Edmunds to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
6h 18m
£67–121
Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Skegnesscar 104.7 mi
2h 23m
£26–37
Line 47 bus, line 84 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Scotchford Bridge to Arc Shopping Centrebus 47A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Interchangebus 84 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Transport Interchangebus 88 / ...
4. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 505
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B3 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus B7x / ...
7h 40m
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Granthamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 29m
£72–109

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Distance: 154.5 mi
Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Skegness via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Railway Station, Bury St Edmunds, Peterborough, and Grantham in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scotchford Bridge to Dorothy Avenue via Arc Shopping Centre, Bus Station, Bus Interchange, Transport Interchange, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 7h 40m.

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