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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 via York

    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 43m
    £146–313

  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
    17h 41m
    £75–153

  3. Drive 312 mi

    1. Drive from Cairnryan to Skegnesscar car 312 mi
    6h 5m
    £76–110

  4. Bus, train

    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 Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    11h 52m

  5. 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 35m
    £233–374

  6. 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 Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    13h 45m

Cairnryan to Skegness by bus, foot, and train

Calendar42Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 43m

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 17h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Pier to Skegness via Port Rodie, Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow Central, York, and Grantham in around 12h 35m.

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