There are 4 ways to get from Preston to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train via Leeds
best- Take the train from Preston to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
6h 22m£39–156Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 181 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 151
11h 26m£41–69Drive 160.4 mi
- Drive from Preston to Butlins Skegnesscar 160.4 mi
3h 15m£39–56Train
- Take the train from Preston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 56m£40–132
Preston to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Preston to Butlins Skegness is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Preston to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Preston station to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Butlins via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 26m.
The distance between Preston and Butlins Skegness is 204 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.
The best way to get from Preston to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 6h 22m and costs £35 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 22m to get from Preston to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Preston to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
The best way to get from Preston to Butlins Skegness is to train via Leeds which takes 6h 22m and costs £35 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 26m.
Preston to Butlins Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Preston to Butlins Skegness is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Preston to Butlins Skegness.
What companies run services between Preston, England and Butlins Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Preston to Butlins Skegness via Leeds, Grantham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 6h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Butlins Skegness via Birmingham Coach Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 11h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Preston to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £7–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.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
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–65
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Preston to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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