There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to Stevenagetrain
- Take the train from Stevenage to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 39m£113–212Drive 209.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegnesscar 209.7 mi
4h 2m£51–74Train, bus
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
10h 15m£78–136Train via London
- Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
- Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 32m£153–252Bus
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
11h 16m£51–120
Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is to bus which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Butlins via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Skegness via Horsham, Stevenage and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
The distance between Portsmouth and Butlins Skegness is 256 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £110 - £220.
It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £120 and takes 11h 16m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Butlins Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Butlins Skegness via Horsham, Stevenage, Grantham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange to Butlins Skegness via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 11h 16m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horsham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–50
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Horsham to Stevenage
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–45
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Stevenage to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Stevenage to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- £22–45
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Woking
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–50
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness.
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