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

The cheapest way to get from Ashford to Skegness is to bus which costs £28 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ashford to Skegness is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Ashford and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Ashford to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Convent Road and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via West Middlesex Hospital, Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Ashford and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Ashford to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Ashford (Surrey) and arriving at Skegness via Vauxhall station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.

How far is it from Ashford to Skegness?

The distance between Ashford and Skegness is 184 miles. The road distance is 150.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ashford to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Ashford to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Skegness bus from?

Ashford to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Varsity Drive station.

Where do I catch the Ashford to Skegness train from?

Ashford to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from Ashford to Skegness?

The best way to get from Ashford to Skegness is to train which takes 4h 32m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £65 and takes 8h 48m.

Where does the Ashford to Skegness bus arrive?

Ashford to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Queensgate Bus Stn station.

Where does the Ashford to Skegness train arrive?

Ashford to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Ashford to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Ashford to Skegness is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Ashford to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1870+ hotels available in Skegness.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain London Kings Cross - Newcastle / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
4h 32m
£70–134
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus T29
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus X12
8h 48m
£29–63
Drive 150 mi
1. Drive from Ashford to Skegnesscar 150 mi
2h 53m
£37–53
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from Hatton Cross station to Finsbury Park stationsubway
2. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
4. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
6h 34m
£93–206

Ashford to Skegness by train and subway

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4h 32mAverage Duration

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Distance: 183.1 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Ashford, Surrey, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Ashford (Surrey) to Skegness via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Convent Road to Dorothy Avenue via West Middlesex Hospital, Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 8h 48m.

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