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Outbound fromStansted Airport to Skegness by train
It takes an average of 6h 6m to travel from Stansted Airport to Skegness by train, over a distance of around 87 miles (140 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Stansted Airport to Skegness and tickets for this journey start from £51.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:30 | |
| Departure station | Stansted Airport | |
| Arrival station | Skegness | |
| Journey time | From 3h 22m | |
| Distance | 87 miles (140 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £51.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Stansted Airport to Skegness in 3 hours 22 minutes
If you want to travel from Stansted Airport to Skegness by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Stansted Airport to Skegness by train to take around 6 hours 6 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 24 trains per day running on this route, which spans 87 miles (140 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Skegness. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Stansted Airport to Skegness start from £51.90 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Stansted Airport to Skegness
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Stansted Airport to Skegness is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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