There are 3 ways to get from Wales to Skegness by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 54m£124–219Drive 223.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cardiff to Skegnesscar 223.2 mi
4h 33m£55–79Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 19m£128–181
Wales to Skegness by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Skegness is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 4h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Wales to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Wales and Skegness is 311 miles. The road distance is 224.5 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 54m and costs £120 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Wales to Skegness, including transfers.
Wales to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Skegness is 224 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Wales to Skegness.
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What companies run services between Wales and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–120
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
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