What is the cheapest way to get from North Shields to Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from North Shields to Skegness is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from North Shields to Skegness?

The fastest way to get from North Shields to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between North Shields and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from North Shields to Skegness. However, there are services departing from North Shields and arriving at Skegness via Newcastle and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.

How far is it from North Shields to Skegness?

The distance between North Shields and Skegness is 234 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.

How do I travel from North Shields to Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from North Shields to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 5h 39m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from North Shields to Skegness?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from North Shields to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the North Shields to Skegness train from?

North Shields to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Where does the North Shields to Skegness train arrive?

North Shields to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from North Shields to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between North Shields to Skegness is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from North Shields to Skegness.

Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1873+ hotels available in Skegness.

North Shields to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from North Shields to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Granthamtrain Newcastle - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
5h 39m
£86–128
Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from North Shields to Skegnesscar 177.3 mi
3h 34m
£44–63
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from John Dobson Street to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Bostontrain Nottingham - Skegness / ...
9h 9m
£52–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Lincoln Centraltrain
3. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Rail Stationbus 31 / ...
4. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
9h 42m
£90–184

North Shields to Skegness by subway and train

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5h 39mAverage Duration

£86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 232.2 mi
Duration: 5h 39m

What companies run services between North Shields, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a subway from North Shields to Skegness via Central Station, Newcastle, and Grantham in around 5h 39m.

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