There are 3 ways to get from Thetford to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Thetford to Granthamtrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
4h 30m£65–96Drive 85.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Thetford to Butlins Skegnesscar 85.5 mi
1h 53m£21–31Bus
- Take the bus from Grove Lane to Transport Interchangebus 88
- Take the bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Stationbus 505
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus B9 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 57
6h 11m
Thetford to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thetford to Butlins Skegness is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Thetford to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Thetford to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Grove Lane and arriving at Butlins via Transport Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Thetford to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Thetford and arriving at Skegness via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Thetford and Butlins Skegness is 145 miles. The road distance is 86 miles.
The best way to get from Thetford to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £100.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Thetford to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Thetford to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by Coach Services, depart from Grove Lane station.
Thetford to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Thetford station.
The best way to get from Thetford to Butlins Skegness is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs £65 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Thetford, Norfolk, England and Butlins Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Thetford to Butlins Skegness via Grantham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grove Lane to Butlins Skegness via Transport Interchange, Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 6h 11m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Thetford to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01842 821509
- [email protected]
- Website
- Coach Services
Bus from Grove Lane to Transport Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Coach Services
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Transport Interchange to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
- Phone
- 01522 533605
- Website
- PC Coaches
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- PC Coaches
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Booking & Getting There
Thetford to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by Coach Services, arrive at Transport Interchange station.
Thetford to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thetford to Butlins Skegness is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Thetford to Butlins Skegness.
There are 1680+ hotels available in Butlins Skegness.









