There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Torquay 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 Paddington to Newton Abbottrain
6h 46m£131–244Drive 289.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Torquaycar 289.9 mi
5h 30m£73–105Train
- 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 20m£142–214
Skegness to Torquay by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Torquay is to drive which costs £70 - £110 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Torquay is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Torquay. 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 46m.
The distance between Skegness and Torquay is 368 miles. The road distance is 291.6 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Torquay without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 46m and costs £130 - £250.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Skegness to Torquay, including transfers.
Skegness to Torquay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Torquay train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Torquay is 292 miles. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Skegness to Torquay.
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What companies run services between Skegness, England and Torquay, 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 46m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Newton Abbot
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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