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

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

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 37m
    £108–176

  2. Drive  241.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Dumfries to Skegnesscar car 241.1 mi
    4h 45m
    £61–88

  3. Train, bus via Nottingham

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Carlisle to Leeds Cultural Stop Cbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 240 / ...
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    10h 40m
    £70–116

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Dumfries to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 19m
    £108–196

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lockerbie to Carlisletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the train from Meadowhall to Grimsby Towntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Abbey Walk to Sandilands Trianglebus bus 28
    12h 22m

Dumfries to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Dumfries to Skegness via Carlisle, Newcastle, and Grantham in around 7h 37m.

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