How to travel from Bradford to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Skegness is around 191km (119 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Bradford 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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Train

Take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Distance191km (119 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Bradford and Skegness is around 191km (119 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 155km (96 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Bradford and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Skegness. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

LNER and East Midlands Railways run train services between Bradford and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Bradford and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Bradford and Skegness. The distance is around 191km (119 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

How do I get from Bradford to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Skegness

Transport options from Bradford to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£39($46)
every 2 hours236km (147 miles)
Bus
4h 30m
£14($16)
3 times a week259km (161 miles)
Drive
2h 15m
£34($40)
on demand191km (119 miles)

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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