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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Skegness is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 3h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at District Hospital via Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Co-op Store and Jubilee Way. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.

How far is it from Reading to Skegness?

The distance between Reading and Skegness is 202 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Reading to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Skegness bus from?

Reading to Skegness bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Skegness train from?

Reading to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Skegness?

The best way to get from Reading to Skegness is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 9h 42m.

Where does the Reading to Skegness bus arrive?

Reading to Skegness bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Skegness train arrive?

Reading to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Skegness is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Reading to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1555+ hotels available in Skegness.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
4h 34m
£60–166
Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Skegnesscar 155.5 mi
3h 26m
£38–55
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 5bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 56m
£47–90
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Reading to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
6h 18m
£40–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Co-op Storebus 151
9h 42m
£58–105

Reading to Skegness by train and subway

82Weekly Services

4h 34mAverage Duration

£60Cheapest Price

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Distance: 201 mi
Duration: 4h 34m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to District Hospital via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, Co-op Store, and Jubilee Way in around 9h 42m.

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