There are 3 ways to get from Skegness to Wales by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cardiff Centraltrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central
6h 26m£107–161Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardensbus 111 / ...
10h 54m£39–68Drive 222.2 mi
- Drive from Skegness to Cardiffcar 222.2 mi
4h 33m£56–80
Skegness to Wales by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Wales is to bus which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Wales is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Wales. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Sophia Gardens via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Wales. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Cardiff Central via Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Skegness and Wales is 246 miles. The road distance is 223.5 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Wales without a car is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Skegness to Wales, including transfers.
Skegness to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Skegness to Wales train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Wales is to train which takes 6h 26m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £70 and takes 10h 54m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Wales?
You can take a train from Skegness to Cardiff Central via Nottingham in around 6h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Sophia Gardens via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 54m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
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Skegness to Wales bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Skegness to Wales train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Wales is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Skegness to Wales.
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