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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

  2. Drive 276.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Skegnesscar car 276.2 mi
    5h 56m
    £68–98

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Ukn11
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    11h 45m

  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 47m

  5. Train via Lincoln

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    9h 34m

  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 33m

  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 21m

  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 14m

  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

  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 41m

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest 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 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to District Hospital via Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Jubilee Way in around 11h 45m.

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