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There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Carlisle by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain train
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train
    5h 54m
    £95–152

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds
    2. Take the bus from Leeds Cultural Stop C to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    9h 38m
    £49–87

  3. Drive  208.7 mi

    1. Drive from Skegness to Carlislecar car 208.7 mi
    4h 13m
    £52–75

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    6h 46m
    £87–147

Skegness to Carlisle by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 280.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Carlisle via Grantham and Newcastle in around 5h 54m.

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