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

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There are 10 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 9m
    £128–239

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain train Nottingham - Skegness / ...
    9h 46m
    £64–174

  3. Drive 276.2 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skegnesscar car 276.2 mi
    5h 56m
    £67–97

  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
    £110–212

  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
    £201–297

  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 34m
    £140–414

  7. 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 16m
    £114–268

  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 24m
    £154–404

  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
    £106–242

  10. 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 39m
    £162–302

Edinburgh to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket£128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 342.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

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.

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