How to travel from Bournemouth to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Bournemouth and Skegness is around 374km (232 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Bournemouth to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SkegnessBournemouth if you're planning a return trip.

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Train, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £445($530)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £90($110)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station then Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and then to Skegness.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance374km (232 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bournemouth and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Bournemouth to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £445 ($530).

The distance between Bournemouth and Skegness is around 374km (232 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 310km (192 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Bournemouth and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bournemouth to Skegness is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £445 ($530).

The cheapest way to travel between Bournemouth and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bournemouth and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bournemouth to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Bournemouth and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bournemouth and Skegness. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bournemouth to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station and Leicester St Margarets Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Bournemouth and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bournemouth to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Bournemouth and Skegness. The distance is around 374km (232 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bournemouth to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bournemouth and Skegness

Transport options from Bournemouth to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi
3h 50m
£445($530)
every 30 mins950km (590 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
£90($110)
every 2 hours439km (273 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street6h 30m
£150($175)
every 3 hours499km (310 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
£20($24)
3 times a week479km (298 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
£65($77)
on demand374km (232 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Bournemouth and Skegness

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Airports near Skegness

The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Skegness
NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skegness
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Skegness