There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Dorset by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train
6h 34m£123–243Drive 233.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Dorsetcar 233.9 mi
4h 39m£57–83Train
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Gloucestertrain
- Take the train from Gloucester to Weymouthtrain
11h 30m£151–255
Skegness to Dorset by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Dorset is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Dorset is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Grantham, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
The distance between Skegness and Dorset is 302 miles. The road distance is 235.3 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Dorset without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 34m and costs £120 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 34m to get from Skegness to Dorset, including transfers.
Skegness to Dorset train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Dorset train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Dorset is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Skegness to Dorset.
There are 2505+ hotels available in Dorset.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Dorset, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Dorset via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 6h 34m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–120
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Gloucester to Weymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £55–110
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
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