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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Skegness is to bus which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs £45 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol 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 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

How far is it from Bristol to Skegness?

The distance between Bristol and Skegness is 285 miles. The road distance is 200.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 35m to get from Bristol to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Skegness bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bristol to Skegness train from?

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

Train or bus from Bristol to Skegness?

The best way to get from Bristol to Skegness is to train via London which takes 5h 35m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Bristol to Skegness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bristol to Skegness train arrive?

Bristol to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bristol to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Skegness is 200 miles. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Bristol to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1821+ hotels available in Skegness.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 35m
£108–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
9h 37m
£44–105
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk087
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
7h 33m
£58–88
Drive 198.9 mi
1. Drive from Bristol to Skegnesscar 198.9 mi
4h 1m
£50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 1m
£113–162

Bristol to Skegness by bus and train

16Weekly Services

7h 33mAverage Duration

£58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 283 mi
Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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