There are 5 ways to get from Oxford to Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
4h 49m£90–162Drive 138.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Oxford to Skegnesscar 138.4 mi
2h 50m£34–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Streetbus X5
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 12m£54–82Train
- Take the train from Oxford to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
5h 26m£105–151Bus
- Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus 737
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
9h 3m£35–82
Oxford to Skegness by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Oxford to Skegness is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Oxford to Skegness is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Oxford station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Gloucester Green Bus Station and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Milton Keynes Coachway, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Oxford and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Oxford and Skegness is 230 miles. The road distance is 139.2 miles.
The best way to get from Oxford to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 49m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Oxford to Skegness, including transfers.
Oxford to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Gloucester Green Bus Station.
Oxford to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
The best way to get from Oxford to Skegness is to train via London which takes 4h 49m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £85 and takes 9h 3m.
What companies run services between Oxford, England and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Oxford to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Lumley Avenue via Milton Keynes Coachway, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Oxford to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Oxford to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01733207860
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to High Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/east
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Milton Keynes to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Oxford to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Oxford to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oxford to Skegness is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Oxford to Skegness.
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