There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skegness by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
6h 9m£123–213Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from North St David Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 832
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
13h 57m£64–105Drive 276.2 mi
- Drive from Edinburgh to Skegnesscar 276.2 mi
5h 56m£69–100Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
7h 44m£100–206Train via Sheffield
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 2m£167–255Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 36m£126–350Fly to London City Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane EDI - LCY
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 20m£136–398Fly to Luton Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
- Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 15m£96–254Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 5m£96–238Fly to Bristol Airport, train
- Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane EDI - BRS
- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
9h 42m£142–278
Edinburgh to Skegness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Skegness is to bus which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £65 - £100.
No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh to Skegness. However, there are services departing from North St David Street and arriving at Lumley Avenue via St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Skegness via York and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
The distance between Edinburgh and Skegness is 345 miles. The road distance is 277.9 miles.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 6h 9m to get from Edinburgh to Skegness, including transfers.
Edinburgh to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North St David Street station.
Edinburgh to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.
The best way to get from Edinburgh to Skegness is to train which takes 6h 9m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 57m.
What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Skegness via York and Grantham in around 6h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St David Street to Lumley Avenue via St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 57m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £35–180
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £100–230
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from Edinburgh Airport to London City Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from North St David Street to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Edinburgh to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Edinburgh to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Skegness is 278 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Edinburgh to Skegness.
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