There are 4 ways to get from Paignton to Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 21m£131–248Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 404 / ...
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
14h 48m£54–91Drive 291.4 mi
- Drive from Paignton to Skegnesscar 291.4 mi
5h 32m£73–105Train
- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 28m£143–221
Paignton to Skegness by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Skegness is to bus which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Paignton to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs £70 - £110.
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 London Heathrow Airport, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 48m.
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 21m.
The distance between Paignton and Skegness is 368 miles. The road distance is 293.1 miles.
The best way to get from Paignton to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 7h 21m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Paignton to Skegness, including transfers.
Paignton to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Paignton to Skegness is to train via London which takes 7h 21m and costs £130 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £95 and takes 14h 48m.
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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Lumley Avenue via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 14h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Great Western Road to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Paignton to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Paignton to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paignton to Skegness is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Paignton to Skegness.
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