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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Skegness is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 12m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Ebbsfleet International and arriving at Skegness via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.

How far is it from Stansted to Skegness?

The distance between Stansted and Skegness is 195 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 22m and costs £100 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 22m to get from Stansted to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Skegness train from?

Stansted to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Where does the Stansted to Skegness train arrive?

Stansted to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Skegness is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 12m to drive from Stansted to Skegness.

Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1800+ hotels available in Skegness.

Stansted to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 223 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
4h 22m
£100–162
Drive 158.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Skegnesscar 158.8 mi
3h 12m
£40–57
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Orpington Station to Aldwych / Drury Lanebus
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
6h 11m
£107–166
Line 223 bus, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Gravesend to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station 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 38m

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Distance: 194 mi
Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a vehicle from Stansted to Skegness via Ebbsfleet International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 22m.

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