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How to get fromManchester to Skegnessby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    4h 44m
    £50–142

  2. Train, bus, line 56 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Jubilee Waybus bus 56
    4. Take the bus from Jubilee Way to Bus Stationbus bus 56
    5h 34m
    £21–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk079
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus bus 451
    7h 16m
    £26–43

  4. Drive 126 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester to Skegnesscar car 126 mi
    2h 38m
    £31–45

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train Nottingham - Skegness
    4h 49m
    £53–87

Manchester to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Skegness via Doncaster and Grantham in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to District Hospital via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Jubilee Way in around 7h 16m.

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