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How to get fromBasingstoke to Skegnessby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    5h 8m
    £82–158

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Malls to Varsity Drivebus bus T57
    2. Take the bus from Varsity Drive to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus T29
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    8h 50m
    £33–77

  3. Drive 178.8 mi

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Skegnesscar car 178.8 mi
    3h 18m
    £44–63

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    6h 44m
    £131–195

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 14m
    £86–137

Basingstoke to Skegness by train and subway

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket£82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Skegness via Clapham Junction, Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Dorothy Avenue via Varsity Drive, Queensgate Bus Stn, and Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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