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 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 4h 30m.

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 4h 30m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Stanstead to Skegness, including transfers.

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.

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 1818+ hotels available in Skegness.

Stanstead to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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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
4h 30m
£93–150
Drive 104.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stanstead to Skegnesscar 104.7 mi
2h 23m
£26–38
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Hospital Bus Stationbus 13A / ...
2. Take the train from Cambridge to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus X12
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus 57
7h 45m
£36–55
Train
1. Take the train from Thetford to Granthamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 43m
£72–109

Stanstead to Skegness by bus and train

2Weekly Services

7h 45mAverage Duration

£36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 153.7 mi
Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stanstead to Skegness via Bury St Edmunds, Peterborough, and Grantham in around 4h 30m.

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