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

The cheapest way to get from Pontefract to Skegness is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pontefract to Skegness is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Pontefract and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Pontefract to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Pontefract Tanshelf and arriving at Skegness via Wakefield Westgate and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Pontefract to Skegness?

The distance between Pontefract and Skegness is 137 miles. The road distance is 94.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Pontefract to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 23m and costs £50 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Pontefract to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pontefract to Skegness train from?

Pontefract to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Wakefield Westgate station.

Where does the Pontefract to Skegness train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Pontefract to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Pontefract to Skegness is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Pontefract to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Skegness.

Pontefract to Skegness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 140 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pontefract to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Granthamtrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
4h 23m
£52–80
Drive 93.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Pontefract to Skegnesscar 93.9 mi
1h 56m
£24–34
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wakefield Westgate to Granthamtrain
2. Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus 57
5h 45m
£42–65
Line 140 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Stuart Road to Leeds City Bus Stationbus 140 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 48m
£46–72
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Wakefield Kirkgate to Nottinghamtrain Leeds - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
5h 58m
£59–98

Pontefract to Skegness by train

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Distance: 136.6 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Pontefract Tanshelf to Skegness via Wakefield Westgate and Grantham in around 4h 23m.

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