There are 4 ways to get from Poole to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Poole to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 18m£135–226Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
- 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
12h 18m£42–67Drive 235.9 mi
- Drive from Poole to Butlins Skegnesscar 235.9 mi
4h 32m£60–86Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
9h 28m£138–223
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Poole to Butlins Skegness is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Poole to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 32m and costs £55 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Poole Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Butlins via London Heathrow Airport, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Poole to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Skegness via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 18m.
The distance between Poole and Butlins Skegness is 328 miles. The road distance is 237.2 miles.
The best way to get from Poole to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 8h 18m and costs £130 - £230.
It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Poole to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Poole to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Poole Seldown Coach Station.
Poole to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
The best way to get from Poole to Butlins Skegness is to train via London which takes 8h 18m and costs £130 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 18m.
What companies run services between Poole, England and Butlins Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Poole to Butlins Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Nottingham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 8h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to Butlins Skegness via London Heathrow Airport, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 12h 18m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Poole to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Poole Seldown Coach Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Poole to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Heathrow Airport station.
Poole to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Butlins Skegness is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 32m to drive from Poole to Butlins Skegness.
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