How to travel from Bangor to Skegness, United Kingdom
The distance between Bangor and Skegness is around 540km (335 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Bangor to Skegness by ferry, bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Bangor if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), train
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
7 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness.
- Duration14hrs
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Skegness.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£95($115)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bangor and Skegness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bangor to Skegness by ferry, bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around £95 ($115) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Bangor and Skegness is around 540km (335 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (185 miles)
It takes around 14hrs to get from Bangor and Skegness by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Bangor to Skegness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Bangor and Skegness is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around £95 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bangor and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bangor and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA) then take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bangor to Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Bangor to Skegness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness. instead which will take 14hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bangor to Skegness is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 14hrs and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bangor and Skegness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Leeds Bradford (LBA), train + 7 similar | 4h 50m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 540km (335 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 5h 20m | £145($175) | every 2 hours | 578km (359 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 35m | £150($175) | hourly | 616km (383 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 5h 45m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 834km (518 miles) |
| Fly to London Luton (LTN), train | 5h 55m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 862km (536 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 6hrs | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 636km (395 miles) |
| Fly to Birmingham (BHX), train | 6h 15m | £150($175) | hourly | 673km (418 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 6h 35m | £140($165) | every 2 hours | 640km (398 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 14hrs | £105($125) | 3 times a week | 635km (394 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 8h 40m | £95($115) | every 4 hours | 629km (391 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bangor and Skegness
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Thameslink
Hull Trains
Bus companies
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Skegness
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Skegness
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Skegness
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Skegness