There are 3 ways to get from Exeter to Skegness by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
6h 11m£138–252Drive 269.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Skegnesscar 269.9 mi
5h 10m£66–96Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
7h 9m£147–216
Exeter to Skegness by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Skegness is to drive which costs £65 - £100 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs £65 - £100.
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 11m.
The distance between Exeter and Skegness is 340 miles. The road distance is 271.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 11m and costs £130 - £260.
It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Exeter to Skegness, including transfers.
Exeter to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Skegness is 271 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Exeter to Skegness.
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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 11m.
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–150
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- 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
- £30–45
- 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 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- 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
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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