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

The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Poole is to bus which costs £27 - £80 and takes 12h 4m.

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

The fastest way to get from Skegness to Poole is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs £55 - £85.

Is there a direct bus between Skegness and Poole?

No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Poole station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Seldown Coach Station via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Skegness and Poole?

No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Poole. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Poole via Grantham, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Skegness to Poole?

The distance between Skegness and Poole is 280 miles. The road distance is 234.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Skegness to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 51m and costs £50 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Skegness to Poole, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Poole bus from?

Skegness to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.

Where do I catch the Skegness to Poole train from?

Skegness to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.

Train or bus from Skegness to Poole?

The best way to get from Skegness to Poole is to train via London which takes 5h 51m and costs £50 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus via Leicester, which costs £30 - £110 and takes 10h 8m.

Where does the Skegness to Poole bus arrive?

Skegness to Poole bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where does the Skegness to Poole train arrive?

Skegness to Poole train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Skegness to Poole?

Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Poole is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Skegness to Poole.

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

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

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Skegness to Grantham
2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Cross
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Poole
5h 51m
£54–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals451
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Station035 / ...
12h 4m
£28–77
Bus via Leicester
1. Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station151
2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station
10h 8m
£31–110
Drive 233 mi
1. Drive from Skegness to Poole233 mi
4h 23m
£59–85
Train
1. Take the train from Skegness to NottinghamSkegness - Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to BournemouthNottingham - Bournemouth
8h 5m
£64–377

Skegness to Poole by train, foot, and subway

52Weekly Services

5h 51mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 278.6 mi
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Poole via Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Seldown Coach Station via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 10h 8m.

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