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How to get fromSkegness to Exeterby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    5h 45m
    £118–219
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Exeterbus bus Uk087
    11h 58m
    £41–65
  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 150 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 104 / ...
    10h 38m
    £78–121
  4. Drive  269.4 mi

    1. Drive from Skegness to Exetercar car 269.4 mi
    5h 9m
    £67–97
  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 5m
    £131–201

Skegness to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Skegness, England and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Skegness to Exeter St Davids via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Exeter via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station in around 11h 58m.

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