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

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Skegness is to bus which costs £70 - £120 and takes 17h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Skegness is to drive which takes 7h 9m and costs £90 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Penzance and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Penzance station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.

How far is it from Penzance to Skegness?

The distance between Penzance and Skegness is 471 miles. The road distance is 377.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Penzance to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 7m and costs £170 - £330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Penzance to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Skegness bus from?

Penzance to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Skegness train from?

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

Train or bus from Penzance to Skegness?

The best way to get from Penzance to Skegness is to train via London which takes 9h 7m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £70 - £120 and takes 17h 57m.

Where does the Penzance to Skegness bus arrive?

Penzance to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Penzance to Skegness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Penzance to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Penzance to Skegness is 377 miles. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Penzance to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Skegness.

Penzance to Skegness - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Penzance to Skegness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
9h 7m
£178–323
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 104
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
17h 57m
£71–119
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Penzance Bus Station to Taunton BP Garagebus
2. Take the bus from Taunton BP Garage to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
14h 38m
£75–117
Drive 375 mi
1. Drive from Penzance to Skegnesscar 375 mi
7h 9m
£93–135
Train, fly to East Midlands Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane NQY - EMA
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
13h 38m
£126–298
Train
1. Take the train from Penzance to Derbytrain Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
10h 3m
£192–285
Train, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
4. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain
5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
10h 36m
£129–297
Train, fly to London Stansted Airport
1. Take the train from Penzance to Trurotrain
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane NQY - STN
3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
5. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
10h 14m
£128–345

Penzance to Skegness by train and subway

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9h 7mAverage Duration

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Distance: 467.9 mi
Duration: 9h 7m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 9h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 17h 57m.

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