There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Cumbria 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
6h 38m£130–202Drive 194.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Cumbriacar 194.8 mi
4h£48–70Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
8h 51m£118–186Train via Warrington
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Warrington Centraltrain
- Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Penrith North Lakestrain
9h 2m£123–196
Skegness to Cumbria by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Cumbria is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 4h.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Cumbria is to drive which takes 4h and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Grantham, Newcastle and Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.
The distance between Skegness and Cumbria is 308 miles. The road distance is 195.9 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Skegness to Cumbria, including transfers.
Skegness to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Cumbria is 196 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Skegness to Cumbria.
There are 860+ hotels available in Cumbria.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Cumbria via Grantham, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Penrith North Lakes in around 6h 38m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Warrington Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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