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

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Skegness is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Poole to Skegness is to drive which takes 4h 24m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Poole and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Poole station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Seldown Coach Station and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Central Bus Station and Mill Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Poole and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Poole to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Skegness via Waterloo station, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

How far is it from Poole to Skegness?

The distance between Poole and Skegness is 280 miles. The road distance is 234.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Poole to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £55 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Poole to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Poole to Skegness bus from?

Poole to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Seldown Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Poole to Skegness train from?

Poole to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.

Train or bus from Poole to Skegness?

The best way to get from Poole to Skegness is to train via London which takes 6h 19m and costs £55 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 5m.

Where does the Poole to Skegness bus arrive?

Poole to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Poole to Skegness train arrive?

Poole to Skegness train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Poole to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Poole to Skegness is 235 miles. It takes approximately 4h 24m to drive from Poole to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1456+ hotels available in Skegness.

Poole to Skegness - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Poole to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Poole to London Waterloo
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Grantham
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegness
6h 19m
£55–191
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynn
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Station505
9h 45m
£41–105
Drive 233.3 mi
1. Drive from Poole to Skegness233.3 mi
4h 24m
£58–83
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegness
9h 5m
£52–297
Bus
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station035 / ...
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park151
4. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Mill InnB5 / ...
12h 5m

Poole to Skegness by train, subway, and foot

48Weekly Services

6h 19mAverage Duration

£55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.5 mi
Duration: 6h 19m

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

You can take a train from Poole to Skegness via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Dorothy Avenue via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Mill Inn in around 12h 5m.

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