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How to get fromBarnstaple to Skegnessby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Barnstaple to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 35m
    £154–288

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 105
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus bus 151
    13h 42m
    £63–152

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 105 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    11h 58m
    £75–137

  4. Drive 287.4 mi

    1. Drive from Barnstaple to Skegnesscar car 287.4 mi
    5h 29m
    £70–101

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 55m
    £173–272

Barnstaple to Skegness by train and subway

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£154Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 376.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 13h 42m.

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