The distance between Barnstaple and Skegness is around 482km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Skegness by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Exeter St Davids, London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Brunel Street and then to Skegness.
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There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).
The distance between Barnstaple and Skegness is around 482km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Barnstaple and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Skegness is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Skegness. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Great Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Skegness. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Brunel Street, New St Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids, London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Skegness is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Skegness. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Skegness. The distance is around 482km (300 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around £120 ($145).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | £120($145) | every 2 hours | 606km (377 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 6h 50m | £160($190) | every 2 hours | 548km (340 miles) |
Bus | 8h 60m | £29($34) | 3 times a week | 517km (321 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £84($100) | on demand | 482km (300 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.