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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Skegness is to bus which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 29m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Skegness via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Skegness?

The distance between Barnstaple and Skegness is 379 miles. The road distance is 289.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 41m and costs £150 - £300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Barnstaple to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Skegness bus from?

Barnstaple to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Skegness train from?

Barnstaple to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Skegness?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Skegness is to train via London which takes 7h 41m and costs £150 - £300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £150 and takes 13h 41m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Skegness bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Barnstaple to Skegness train arrive?

Barnstaple to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

Can I drive from Barnstaple to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnstaple to Skegness is 289 miles. It takes approximately 5h 29m to drive from Barnstaple to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 41m
£153–292
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
13h 41m
£61–144
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 502 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
12h 17m
£76–138
Drive 287.4 mi
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Skegnesscar 287.4 mi
5h 29m
£70–102
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 54m
£178–268

Barnstaple to Skegness by train and subway

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7h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 376.7 mi
Duration: 7h 41m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Skegness via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 41m.

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