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

The cheapest way to get from Cumbria to Skegness is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cumbria to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Cumbria and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Cumbria to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Longthwaite road end and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Cumbria and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Cumbria to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Penrith North Lakes and arriving at Skegness via Carlisle, Newcastle and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.

How far is it from Cumbria to Skegness?

The distance between Cumbria and Skegness is 306 miles. The road distance is 195 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cumbria to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Cumbria to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Skegness bus from?

Cumbria to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station.

Where do I catch the Cumbria to Skegness train from?

Cumbria to Skegness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Cumbria to Skegness?

The best way to get from Cumbria to Skegness is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £170 and takes 14h.

Where does the Cumbria to Skegness bus arrive?

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

Where does the Cumbria to Skegness train arrive?

Cumbria to Skegness train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Cumbria to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Cumbria to Skegness is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Cumbria to Skegness.

Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Skegness.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 48m
£113–184
Drive 193.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cumbria to Skegnesscar 193.9 mi
4h
£48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 590
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
14h
£66–162
Train via Manchester
1. Take the train from Penrith North Lakes to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 31m
£118–188
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus 563
2. Take the train from Kirkby Stephen to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
10h 14m
£101–176

Cumbria to Skegness by bus and train

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7h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 304.4 mi
Duration: 7h 48m

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

You can take a bus from Ullswater Guest House to Skegness via Rail Station, Penrith North Lakes, Carlisle, Newcastle, and Grantham in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Longthwaite road end to Lumley Avenue via Rail Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h.

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