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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Skegness is to bus which costs £55 - £170 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Paignton and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Paignton to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Great Western Road and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Exeter, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Skegness via Newton Abbot, Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

How far is it from Paignton to Skegness?

The distance between Paignton and Skegness is 368 miles. The road distance is 293.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 11m and costs £150 - £280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Paignton to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Skegness bus from?

Paignton to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Skegness train from?

Paignton to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Skegness?

The best way to get from Paignton to Skegness is to train via London which takes 7h 11m and costs £150 - £280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £170 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Paignton to Skegness bus arrive?

Paignton to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bampfylde Street station.

Where does the Paignton to Skegness train arrive?

Paignton to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Paignton to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Skegness is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Paignton to Skegness.

How do I get a train ticket from Paignton to Skegness?

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1819+ hotels available in Skegness.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 11m
£150–274
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to Bampfylde Streetbus 404 / ...
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Bristol Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
14h 35m
£57–161
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
14h 2m
£70–107
Drive 291.7 mi
1. Drive from Paignton to Skegnesscar 291.7 mi
5h 32m
£72–103
Train
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 27m
£169–252

Paignton to Skegness by train and subway

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7h 11mAverage Duration

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Distance: 365.8 mi
Duration: 7h 11m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Skegness via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Lumley Avenue via Exeter, Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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