There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Carlisle by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
5h 55m£95–152Drive 208.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Carlislecar 208.7 mi
4h 14m£52–75Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
6h 49m£87–147Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain
9h 5m£71–127
Skegness to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Carlisle is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Carlisle is to drive which takes 4h 14m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Carlisle via Grantham and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Skegness and Carlisle is 282 miles. The road distance is 209.9 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Carlisle without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £95 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Skegness to Carlisle, including transfers.
Skegness to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Carlisle train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Carlisle is 210 miles. It takes approximately 4h 14m to drive from Skegness to Carlisle.
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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 55m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–75
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Grantham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Meadowhall to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- TransPennine Express
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