What is the cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness?

The fastest way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Southend-on-Sea and Butlins Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Southend-on-Sea station to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Victoria Station Interchange and arriving at Butlins via Bus Station, Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Southend-on-Sea and Butlins Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Southend Victoria and arriving at Skegness via Liverpool Street station, London St Pancras Intl and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness?

The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Butlins Skegness is 255 miles. The road distance is 156 miles.

How do I travel from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £120 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness bus from?

Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Victoria Station Interchange.

Where do I catch the Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness train from?

Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Southend Victoria station.

Train or bus from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness?

The best way to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs £120 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus and line 50 bus and line 59 bus, which costs and takes 11h.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness bus arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness train arrive?

Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness.

Where can I stay near Butlins Skegness?

There are 1868+ hotels available in Butlins Skegness.

Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southend Victoria to London Liverpool Streettrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 48m
£128–212
Drive 155.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegnesscar 155.1 mi
3h 16m
£38–55
Bus, line 50 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Coach Stationbus X30 / ...
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
4. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
6. Take the bus from Bus Station to Butlinsbus 59
11h
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Travel Centre to Bus Stationbus X30 / ...
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
4. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
8h 14m
£80–127

Southend-on-Sea to Butlins Skegness by train, subway, bus, and foot

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6h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Southend-on-Sea, England and Butlins Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Southend Victoria to Butlins Skegness via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Nottingham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victoria Station Interchange to Butlins Skegness via Bus Station, Coach Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 11h.

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