There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Skegness by train, bus, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 16m£79–156Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
10h 48m£37–106Drive 178.8 mi
- Drive from Basingstoke to Skegnesscar 178.8 mi
3h 18m£44–64Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 43m£133–197Subway, train
- Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Finsbury Park stationsubway
- Take the train from Finsbury Park to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
- Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
7h 45m£92–212
Basingstoke to Skegness by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness is to bus which costs £35 - £110 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Skegness. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Lumley Avenue via London Victoria, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Skegness via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Basingstoke and Skegness is 214 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Basingstoke to Skegness, including transfers.
Basingstoke to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.
Basingstoke to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
The best way to get from Basingstoke to Skegness is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £110 and takes 10h 48m.
What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Skegness via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Lumley Avenue via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 10h 48m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- southwesternrailway.com
Train from Basingstoke to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–45
- Website
- https://www.southwesternrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sleaford to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +44 343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to Finsbury Park station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–75
- Schedules at
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/tube/?cid=tube
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Finsbury Park to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Basingstoke to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Basingstoke to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Skegness is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Basingstoke to Skegness.
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