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

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There are 6 ways to get from Cairnryan to Skegness by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
    3. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 49m
    £142–278

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 151
    18h 15m
    £68–118

  3. Drive  311.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Skegnesscar car 311.5 mi
    6h 5m
    £78–112

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Stranraer to Ayrtrain train
    2. Take the train from Ayr to Glasgow Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Yorktrain train
    4. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    12h 36m
    £205–320

  5. Bus, train via Carlisle

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    4. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    5. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    13h 22m

  6. Bus, train via Carlisle #2

    1. Take the bus from Port Rodie Ferry Terminal to Dumfries stationbus bus 500
    2. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    13h 45m

Cairnryan to Skegness by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Cairnryan, Scotland and Skegness, England?

You can take a bus from Ferry Terminal to Lumley Avenue via Buchanan Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 18h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Skegness via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, York, and Grantham in around 12h 36m.

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