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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 3m
    £57–160

  2. Train via Sheffield

    cheapest
    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
    7h 46m
    £53–233

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Mill Innbus bus B5 / ...
    12h 1m

  4. Drive 276.3 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skegnesscar car 276.3 mi
    5h 55m
    £68–98

  5. 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 47m
    £58–190

  6. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    6h 5m
    £62–160

  7. 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 38m
    £98–336

  8. 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 18m
    £114–362

  9. 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 13m
    £72–268

  10. 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 1m
    £62–214

  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 37m
    £72–264

Edinburgh to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Dorothy Avenue via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Mill Inn in around 12h 1m.

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