How to travel from Cardiff to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Skegness is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Cardiff 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 Cardiff (CWL) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £520($615)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £105($125)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Cardiff 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 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £520 ($615).

The distance between Cardiff and Skegness is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 302km (188 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Cardiff and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £520 ($615).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Cardiff and Skegness. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 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 Cardiff and Skegness. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff 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 6h 10m.

National Express run regular bus services between Cardiff and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Cardiff and Skegness. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Skegness

Transport options from Cardiff to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi + 1 similar
4hrs
£520($615)
hourly1,035km (643 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 25m
£420($500)
hourly1,045km (649 miles)
Train
5h 30m
£105($125)
hourly394km (245 miles)
Bus
6h 10m
£14($17)
3 times a week387km (240 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
£66($78)
on demand381km (237 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