What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is to bus which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 2m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Butlins Skegness?

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 London Heathrow Airport, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Butlins Skegness?

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 40m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness?

The distance between Portsmouth and Butlins Skegness is 256 miles. The road distance is 210.9 miles.

How do I travel from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness?

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness bus from?

Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness train from?

Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Southern, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs £110 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness train arrive?

Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Horsham station.

Can I drive from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 2m to drive from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness.

Where can I stay near Butlins Skegness?

There are 1593+ hotels available in Butlins Skegness.

Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to Stevenagetrain
3. Take the train from Stevenage to Granthamtrain
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 40m
£110–165
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
12h 5m
£40–67
Drive 209.7 mi
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Butlins Skegnesscar 209.7 mi
4h 2m
£53–77
Train via London
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain
2. Take the train from Horsham to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 33m
£141–202
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus X5 / ...
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
10h 12m
£124–197

Portsmouth to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 254.8 mi
Duration: 7h 40m

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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Hard Interchange 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 5m.

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