There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Torquay by train, bus, 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£131–242Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Exeterbus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Sherborne Roadbus 2 / ...
12h 53m£68–99Drive 289.9 mi
- Drive from Skegness to Torquaycar 289.9 mi
5h 30m£72–104Train
- 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 16m£144–225
Skegness to Torquay by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Torquay is to train and bus which costs £65 - £100 and takes 12h 53m.
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 Newton Abbot via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Skegness and Torquay is 366 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 Union Street via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, Newton Abbot, and Rail Station in around 6h 46m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- 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 Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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