Trains to Mablethorpe

Trains to Mablethorpe

Mablethorpe is famous for its golden sand beaches. Trains to Mablethorpe, using Skegness station and then a bus journey to Mablethorpe itself, are a simple way of reaching this uncrowded part of the Lincolnshire coast. Mablethorpe is a small town and the easiest way to get around is on foot, with the bus stop from Skegness about a ten-minute walk from the seafront.

Which is the main train station in Mablethorpe?

Mablethorpe has no train station of its own. The nearest station for rail travel to Mablethorpe, using a bus connection, is Skegness about 17 miles away. Regular buses make the journey to Mablethorpe from Skegness in just under an hour. Skegness railway station, with easy links from London and other cities, has public toilets and a cafe which offers takeaway food. Buses to Maplethorpe leave from Richmond Drive, a five-minute walk from the railway station.

Which train companies offer trains to Mablethorpe?

There are no direct trains to Mablethorpe since the town no longer has a railway station. Rail passengers destined for Mablethorpe end their train portion of the journey at Skegness railway station, about 17 miles from Mablethorpe. Regular buses make the journey to Mablethorpe in just under an hour. All trains to Skegness railway station are operated by East Midlands Trains. There are regular connections to Skegness from London via Grantham.

Why travel by train to Mablethorpe?

Travelling to Mablethorpe is simple, using the regular bus links from Skegness railway station. Mablethorpe now has no train station of its own. Buses to Mablethorpe from Skegness railway station take about an hour. There are frequent trains to Skegness from the rest of Britain, with trains from London travelling to Skegness via Grantham, making the journey to Mablethorpe an easy matter.

Before you travel to Mablethorpe by train - good to know!

Mablethorpe is often described as the undiscovered jewel of the English east coast because of the golden sands of its beach, which has been awarded a coveted Blue Flag. The town also has a small funfair and one of its lesser-known attractions is the Mablethorpe Seal Sanctuary and Wildlife Centre, set on two acres of landscaped sand dunes. Walking is the easiest way to get around this small town, while visitors can also use Jacksons Land Train to get from the north of Mablethorpe to the town centre.