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

The cheapest way to get from Kilmarnock to Skegness is to bus which costs £55 - £90 and takes 15h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kilmarnock to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Kilmarnock and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Kilmarnock station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock Bus Station and arriving at District Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Central Bus Station and Jubilee Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Kilmarnock and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock and arriving at Skegness via Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Kilmarnock to Skegness?

The distance between Kilmarnock and Skegness is 416 miles. The road distance is 300.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £190 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Kilmarnock to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Skegness bus from?

Kilmarnock to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Kilmarnock to Skegness train from?

Kilmarnock to Skegness train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Kilmarnock to Skegness?

The best way to get from Kilmarnock to Skegness is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs £190 - £440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £90 and takes 15h 37m.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Skegness bus arrive?

Kilmarnock to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Kilmarnock to Skegness train arrive?

Kilmarnock to Skegness train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Kilmarnock to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilmarnock to Skegness is 301 miles. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Kilmarnock to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

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Kilmarnock to Skegness - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kilmarnock to Skegness by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Granthamtrain
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 29m
£190–435
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Rail Station Car Parkbus 451
15h 37m
£58–86
Drive 299 mi
1. Drive from Kilmarnock to Skegnesscar 299 mi
5h 56m
£73–106
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 36m
£99–265
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Kilmarnock to Carlisletrain
2. Take the train from Carlisle to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
10h 24m
£76–134
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Sheffieldtrain Glasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Lincoln Centraltrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
12h 8m
£147–426
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane GLA - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 23m
£129–391
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane GLA - LCY
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 7m
£141–374
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane GLA - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
7h 58m
£104–275
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane GLA - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain
4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
8h 46m
£106–305

Kilmarnock to Skegness by train and foot

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8h 29mAverage Duration

£190Cheapest Price

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Distance: 413.8 mi
Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between Kilmarnock, Scotland and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Skegness via Glasgow Central, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley, York, and Grantham in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kilmarnock Bus Station to District Hospital via Buchanan Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Jubilee Way in around 15h 37m.

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