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How to get fromSkegness to Cumbriaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Skegness to Cumbria 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
    7h 37m
    £109–170

  2. Drive  194.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skegness to Cumbriacar car 194.3 mi
    4h
    £49–70

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus bus 590
    13h 42m
    £59–96

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain train
    8h 37m
    £117–175

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Kirkby Stephentrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rail Station to Rail Stationbus bus 563
    11h 39m
    £75–131

Skegness to Cumbria by train and bus

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 37m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Pooley Bridge Inn via Grantham, Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Cumbria via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station, and Longthwaite road end in around 13h 42m.

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