There are 5 ways to get from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train via Stevenage
best- Take the train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heathtrain
- Take the train from Haywards Heath to Stevenagetrain
- Take the train from Stevenage to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
6h 48m£91–155Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
13h 40m£43–73Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminalbus 500
- Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
11h 58m£60–92Drive 204.6 mi
- Drive from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegnesscar 204.6 mi
4h 14m£51–73Train
- Take the train from Eastbourne to East Croydontrain
- Take the train from East Croydon to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
- Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
7h 26m£107–160
Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Gildredge Road and arriving at Butlins via South Terminal Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Skegness via Haywards Heath, Stevenage and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.
The distance between Eastbourne and Butlins Skegness is 237 miles. The road distance is 205.8 miles.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train via Stevenage which takes 6h 48m and costs £90 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Gildredge Road station.
Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
The best way to get from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness is to train via Stevenage which takes 6h 48m and costs £90 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 13h 40m.
What companies run services between Eastbourne, England and Butlins Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness via Haywards Heath, Stevenage, Grantham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gildredge Road to Butlins Skegness via Gatwick South Terminal, South Terminal Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 13h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to Haywards Heath
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Southern
Train from Eastbourne to East Croydon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Haywards Heath to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from East Croydon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Stevenage to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Stevenage to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sleaford to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Gildredge Road to Gatwick South Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Metrobus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from South Terminal Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Gatwick South Terminal station.
Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Haywards Heath station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness is 206 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Eastbourne to Butlins Skegness.
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