What is the cheapest way to get from Skegness to Lowestoft?

The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Lowestoft is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Skegness to Lowestoft?

The fastest way to get from Skegness to Lowestoft is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Skegness and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Lowestoft station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Railway Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Skegness and Lowestoft?

No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Lowestoft via Grantham and Norwich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Skegness to Lowestoft?

The distance between Skegness and Lowestoft is 195 miles. The road distance is 123.9 miles.

How do I travel from Skegness to Lowestoft without a car?

The best way to get from Skegness to Lowestoft without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Skegness to Lowestoft?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Skegness to Lowestoft, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Lowestoft bus from?

Skegness to Lowestoft bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Lowestoft train from?

Skegness to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.

Train or bus from Skegness to Lowestoft?

The best way to get from Skegness to Lowestoft is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Thetford, which costs and takes 8h 9m.

Where does the Skegness to Lowestoft bus arrive?

Skegness to Lowestoft bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Transport Interchange station.

Where does the Skegness to Lowestoft train arrive?

Skegness to Lowestoft train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Skegness to Lowestoft?

Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Lowestoft is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Skegness to Lowestoft.

How do I get a train ticket from Skegness to Lowestoft?

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Skegness to Lowestoft - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Lowestoft by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Skegness to GranthamSkegness - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Grantham to NorwichLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
5h 46m
£49–118
Drive 123.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Skegness to Lowestoft123.2 mi
2h 32m
£31–45
Bus via Thetford
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchange505
2. Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Interchange88 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Bus Station727 / ...
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX21 / ...
8h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Transport Interchange505
2. Take the bus from Oak Street to St Stephens StreetX29
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway StationX21 / ...
8h 45m

Skegness to Lowestoft by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

£49Cheapest Price

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Distance: 193.6 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Lowestoft, England?

You can take a train from Skegness to Lowestoft via Grantham and Norwich in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Railway Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Transport Interchange, Bus Interchange, and Bus Station in around 8h 9m.

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