There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Paignton by train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Paddington to Newton Abbottrain
6h 41m£149–284Drive 291.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Paigntoncar 291.1 mi
5h 30m£71–103Train
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbottrain
8h 36m£173–249
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Paignton is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Paignton is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Paignton. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Paignton via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Skegness and Paignton is 368 miles. The road distance is 292.8 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Paignton without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 41m and costs £140 - £290.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Skegness to Paignton, including transfers.
Skegness to Paignton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Paignton train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Paignton is 293 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Skegness to Paignton.
Book your Skegness to Paignton train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Paignton, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Paignton via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 6h 41m.
- 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
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £85–170
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 2885+ hotels available in Paignton.

























