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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Skegness. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Skegness via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 18m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Skegness?

The distance between Basingstoke and Skegness is 214 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 5h 18m to get from Basingstoke to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Skegness bus from?

Basingstoke to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Skegness train from?

Basingstoke to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Skegness?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness is to train which takes 5h 18m and costs £75 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 9h 23m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Skegness bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Varsity Drive station.

Where does the Basingstoke to Skegness train arrive?

Basingstoke to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Skegness is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Basingstoke to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1824+ hotels available in Skegness.

Basingstoke to Skegness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 18m
£79–147
Bus
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1. Take the bus from The Malls to Varsity Drivebus T57
2. Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus T29
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus X12
9h 23m
£32–77
Drive 178.8 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Skegnesscar 178.8 mi
3h 18m
£44–64
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 43m
£131–189
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
4. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
6h 59m
£107–205

Basingstoke to Skegness by train, subway, and foot

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5h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 212.9 mi
Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Dorothy Avenue via Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 9h 23m.

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