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

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There are 5 ways to get from Skegness to Dumfries 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
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    7h 21m
    £114–178

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Meadowhalltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus bus
    3. Take the train from Carlisle to Lockerbietrain train
    10h 45m
    £43–84

  3. Drive  241.8 mi

    1. Drive from Skegness to Dumfriescar car 241.8 mi
    4h 47m
    £60–87

  4. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 15m
    £101–168

  5. 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 Lockerbietrain train
    8h 54m
    £112–176

Skegness to Dumfries by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket£114Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Skegness, England and Dumfries, Scotland?

You can take a train from Skegness to Dumfries via Grantham, Newcastle, and Carlisle in around 7h 21m.

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