How to travel from Bristol to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Bristol and Skegness is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Bristol 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.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
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Train

Take the train to Derby and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bristol and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Bristol to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).

The distance between Bristol and Skegness is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Bristol and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bristol to Skegness is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Derby and Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.

CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Bristol and Skegness. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Bristol and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bristol to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bristol to Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Bristol and Skegness. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

How do I get from Bristol to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Bristol and Skegness

Transport options from Bristol to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
3h 40m
£405($480)
every 10 mins984km (611 miles)
Train
4h 35m
£115($135)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Bus
5h 35m
£14($17)
3 times a week352km (219 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£59($70)
on demand340km (211 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