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How to get fromSkegness to Dumfriesby train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Dumfries by train 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 19m
    £107–172

  2. Drive  241.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skegness to Dumfriescar car 241.8 mi
    4h 47m
    £61–88

  3. 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 13m
    £99–167

  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 Carlisletrain train
    4. Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain train
    8h 55m
    £118–187

Skegness to Dumfries by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration7h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 19m

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 19m.

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