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London to Skegness bus

Fri 16 Jan
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The cheapest and fastest coaches from London to Skegness

Showing times and prices for 16 Jan

Cheapest price

£40

Average price

£43

Fastest journey

3 h 25 m

Average duration

3 h 26 m

Buses per day

2

Distance

185 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London to Skegness is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from London to Skegness will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £40.

Fast coaches

Of the 2 buses that leave London for Skegness every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct buses cover the 185 km distance in an average of 3 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 25 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 26 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

East Midlands Trains
10:063h26
London
13:32Skegness
£401One-way
0 changes
East Midlands Trains
08:063h25
London
11:31Skegness
£471One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for London to Skegness

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Skegness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a train costs an average of £22.

Distance: 185 km

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Train

£46

Average Price

Cheapest

£50

Average Price

3h 37m

Average total duration

3h 7m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 1m

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Fastest

2h 31m

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30m

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London to Skegness bus times

The table below shows live departures for London to Skegness coaches for tomorrow, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at 16:47
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
east_midlands_railway08:06 London
3h25
11:31 Skegness0 changesdirect
east_midlands_railway10:06 London
3h26
13:32 Skegness0 changesdirect

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Compare prices and tickets London to Skegness by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from London to Skegness

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Buses from London to Skegness run on average 1 times per day, taking around 3h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £22 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 07:09, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 185 km distance in 3h 25m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £22
Distance
185 km
Average bus duration
3h 7m
Cheapest ticket price
£30
Buses per day
1
Fastest bus
3h 25m
First bus
07:09
Last bus
19:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £22

FAQs: London to Skegness coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Skegness by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Skegness, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from London to Skegness can start from as little as £57 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for London to Skegness is £57; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The coach time between London and Skegness is on average 4 h 26 min   for the 114 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from London to Skegness by coach can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first coach from London to Skegness leaves at 07: 06. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last coach from London to Skegness leaves at 19: 15.
A trip to Skegness from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 26 min each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from London to Skegness is February.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between London and Skegness including taking a train or coach.
No, the coach from London to Skegness has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the coach from London to Skegness.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the coach from London to Skegness.

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  • Book in advance: Tickets are often cheaper when booked early.
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    Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the coach from London to Skegness.
    No, luggage for the coach from London to Skegness needs to be booked in addition.
    No, there are no additional luggage options for the coach from London to Skegness.
    Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from London to Skegness.
    No, there are no USB plugs on board the coach from London to Skegness.
    No, there is no WiFi on board the coach from London to Skegness.

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