There are 5 ways to get from Skegness to Cumbria by train, bus, 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
7h 41m£109–170Drive 194.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Cumbriacar 194.3 mi
4h£49–70Train, bus
- Take the train from Lincoln Central to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carnforthtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotelbus 508
12h 43m£75–128Train 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 37m£117–174Bus
- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Stationbus 590
13h 20m£62–102
Skegness to Cumbria by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 bus from Skegness station to Cumbria. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Longthwaite road end via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park, Birmingham Coach Station and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 20m.
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 7h 41m.
The distance between Skegness and Cumbria is 308 miles. The road distance is 195.4 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Cumbria without a car is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Skegness to Cumbria, including transfers.
Skegness to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Skegness to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Cumbria is to train which takes 7h 41m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £110 and takes 13h 20m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Cumbria, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Brackenrigg Inn via Grantham, Newcastle, Carlisle, Penrith North Lakes, and Rail Station in around 7h 41m. 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 20m.
- 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 Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- 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
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Lincoln Central to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–55
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Carnforth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 0871 200 22 33
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach
Bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Leeming House Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Skegness to Cumbria bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Skegness to Cumbria train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Cumbria is 195 miles. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Skegness to Cumbria.
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