There are 4 ways to get from Reading to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Reading to Derbytrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain Nottingham - Skegness
6h 23m£103–156Drive 156.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Reading to Butlins Skegnesscar 156.9 mi
3h 34m£39–57Bus, train
- Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 41m£78–129Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 45m£106–163
Reading to Butlins Skegness by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Reading to Butlins Skegness is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 3h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Reading to Butlins Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct train from Reading to Butlins Skegness. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Skegness via Derby and Nottingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Reading and Butlins Skegness is 233 miles. The road distance is 157.9 miles.
The best way to get from Reading to Butlins Skegness without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs £100 - £160.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Reading to Butlins Skegness, including transfers.
Reading to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Butlins Skegness train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Derby station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Butlins Skegness is 158 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Reading to Butlins Skegness.
There are 1796+ hotels available in Butlins Skegness.
What companies run services between Reading, England and Butlins Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Reading to Butlins Skegness via Derby, Nottingham, Skegness, Bus Station, and Butlins in around 6h 23m.
Train from Reading to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–90
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- RailAir
Bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £25–31
- Website
- RailAir
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- National Express
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