There are 5 ways to get from Butlins Skegness to Manchester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Doncastertrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 33m£66–116Drive 127.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Butlins Skegness to Manchestercar 127.2 mi
2h 42m£31–45Line 251 bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to St James Churchbus 251
- Take the train from Grimsby Town to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
6h 47m£41–79Train
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
5h 57m£82–133Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
9h 52m£43–109
Butlins Skegness to Manchester by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butlins Skegness to Manchester is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Butlins Skegness to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Butlins Skegness to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Butlins and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Bus Station, Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Butlins Skegness to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Grantham and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
The distance between Butlins Skegness and Manchester is 173 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from Butlins Skegness to Manchester without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £120.
It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Butlins Skegness to Manchester, including transfers.
Butlins Skegness to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Butlins Skegness to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Butlins Skegness to Manchester is to train via Doncaster which takes 5h 33m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £110 and takes 9h 52m.
What companies run services between Butlins Skegness, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a vehicle from Butlins Skegness to Manchester Piccadilly via Butlins Main Gate, Lincolnshire Imp Cafe, Skegness, Grantham, and Doncaster in around 5h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Butlins Skegness to Manchester Central Coach Station via Butlins, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 52m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Grantham to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–28
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Grimsby Town to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Bus from Bus Station to St James Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £23–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Butlins Skegness to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Butlins Skegness to Manchester train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butlins Skegness to Manchester is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Butlins Skegness to Manchester.
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