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How to get fromEdinburgh to Skegnessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 11 ways to get from Edinburgh to Skegness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    6h 8m
    £121–211

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from North St David Street to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 832
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 151
    14h 15m
    £63–107

  3. Drive  275.7 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skegnesscar car 275.7 mi
    5h 56m
    £68–98

  4. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 44m
    £100–206

  5. Train via Sheffield

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 2m
    £165–252

  6. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 37m
    £126–330

  7. Fly to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane EDI - LCY
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 20m
    £136–388

  8. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 10m
    £94–244

  9. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 4m
    £94–224

  10. Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane EDI - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 35m
    £106–240

  11. Fly to Bristol Airport, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane EDI - BRS
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 41m
    £136–278

Edinburgh to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 8m

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 8m. 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 14h 15m.

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