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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Skegness is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Skegness via Crewe and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Chester to Skegness?

The distance between Chester and Skegness is 168 miles. The road distance is 158.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £70 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Chester to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Skegness bus from?

Chester to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Skegness train from?

Chester to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Crewe station.

Train or bus from Chester to Skegness?

The best way to get from Chester to Skegness is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs £70 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 9h 37m.

Where does the Chester to Skegness bus arrive?

Chester to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Chester to Skegness train arrive?

Chester to Skegness train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.

Can I drive from Chester to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Chester to Skegness is 159 miles. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Chester to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1803+ hotels available in Skegness.

Chester to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 251 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 5m
£72–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 830
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
9h 37m
£35–63
Drive 157.8 mi
1. Drive from Chester to Skegnesscar 157.8 mi
3h 27m
£40–57
Train, line 251 bus, line 50 bus, line 59 bus
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain
3. Take the bus from St James Church Stop 2 to Bus Stationbus 251
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 50 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lumley Avenuebus 59
8h 7m
£51–93

Chester to Skegness by train

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Distance: 167.3 mi
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Skegness via Crewe and Nottingham in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Lumley Avenue via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 9h 37m.

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