What is the cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from Barnsley to Skegness is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnsley to Skegness?

The fastest way to get from Barnsley to Skegness is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Barnsley and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Barnsley to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Barnsley and arriving at Skegness via Meadowhall, Doncaster and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Barnsley to Skegness?

The distance between Barnsley and Skegness is 136 miles. The road distance is 96.5 miles.

How do I travel from Barnsley to Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from Barnsley to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs £30 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Barnsley to Skegness?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Barnsley to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnsley to Skegness train from?

Barnsley to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Where does the Barnsley to Skegness train arrive?

Barnsley to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Barnsley to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Barnsley to Skegness is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Barnsley to Skegness.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnsley to Skegness?

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1455+ hotels available in Skegness.

Barnsley to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Barnsley to Skegness by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to GranthamLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to SkegnessNottingham - Skegness
4h 5m
£33–118
Drive 96 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Barnsley to Skegness96 mi
1h 55m
£24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnsley to Lincoln Central
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationB5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB7x / ...
5h 32m
Train via Nottingham
1. Take the train from Barnsley to NottinghamLeeds - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to SkegnessNottingham - Skegness
4h 27m
£25–80

Barnsley to Skegness by train

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 135.3 mi
Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Barnsley, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Barnsley to Skegness via Meadowhall, Doncaster, and Grantham in around 4h 5m.

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