The distance between Chelmsford and Skegness is around 224km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Chelmsford 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.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then Grantham and then to Skegness.
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Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and then to Skegness.
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There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).
The distance between Chelmsford and Skegness is around 224km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 158km (98 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Chelmsford and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Greater Anglia, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, Great Northern and Grand Central run train services between Chelmsford and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Skegness. We recommend that you drive to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 35m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 10m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Skegness. The distance is around 224km (139 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £54 ($64).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £54($64) | every 2 hours | 312km (194 miles) |
Train via London Liverpool Street | 3h 20m | £63($75) | every 2 hours | 296km (184 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 40m | £30($35) | 3 times a week | 372km (231 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £39($46) | on demand | 224km (139 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.