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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Skegness is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 7m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Central Bus Station and Mill Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.

How far is it from Exeter to Skegness?

The distance between Exeter and Skegness is 340 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 13m and costs £85 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Exeter to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Skegness bus from?

Exeter to Skegness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Skegness train from?

Exeter to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Skegness?

The best way to get from Exeter to Skegness is to train via London which takes 6h 13m and costs £85 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Exeter to Skegness bus arrive?

Exeter to Skegness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Skegness train arrive?

Exeter to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Skegness is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Exeter to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1479+ hotels available in Skegness.

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Grantham
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
6h 13m
£88–229
Drive 269.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Exeter to Skegness269.9 mi
5h 7m
£68–98
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Rail Station Car Park151
4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Mill InnB5 / ...
12h 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegness
7h 15m
£75–230

Exeter to Skegness by train and subway

48Weekly Services

6h 13mAverage Duration

£88Cheapest Price

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Distance: 337.9 mi
Duration: 6h 13m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Dorothy Avenue via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Mill Inn in around 12h 37m.

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