There are 7 ways to get from Skegness to Stranraer by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Yorktrain
- Take the train from York to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
- Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 15m£176–352Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 451
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Port Rodiebus 923
16h 24m£57–110Drive 309.9 mi
- Drive from Skegness to Stranraercar 309.9 mi
6h 3m£76–109Train, fly
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
- Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ayrtrain
- Take the train from Ayr to Stranraertrain
10h 9m£140–267Train, bus
- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Newcastletrain
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
10h 44mTrain, bus via Leeds
- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
- Take the train from Carlisle to Dumfriestrain
- Take the bus from Dumfries station to Port Rodiebus 500
11h 42mTrain, bus via Manchester
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lockerbietrain
- Take the bus from Stance 5 to Port Rodiebus 500
12h 9m
Skegness to Stranraer by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Stranraer is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 16h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Stranraer is to drive which takes 6h 3m and costs £75 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Port Rodie via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station and Buchanan Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Stranraer. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Stranraer via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Central and Ayr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
The distance between Skegness and Stranraer is 491 miles. The road distance is 311.7 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Stranraer without a car is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs £170 - £360.
It takes approximately 10h 15m to get from Skegness to Stranraer, including transfers.
Skegness to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Skegness to Stranraer train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Stranraer is to train which takes 10h 15m and costs £170 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 16h 24m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Stranraer, Scotland?
You can take a train from Skegness to Stranraer via Grantham, York, Edinburgh Waverley, Glasgow Queen Street, Glasgow Central, and Ayr in around 10h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Port Rodie via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Leeds City Bus Station, and Buchanan Bus Station in around 16h 24m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £24–75
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £24–75
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Skegness to Stranraer bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.
Skegness to Stranraer train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Stranraer is 312 miles. It takes approximately 6h 3m to drive from Skegness to Stranraer.
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