The distance between Chichester and Skegness is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chichester 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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Take the train to Horsham, London Victoria then Grantham and then to Skegness.
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Take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.
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Take the bus to Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Skegness.
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There are several options for getting from Chichester to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).
The distance between Chichester and Skegness is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Chichester 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 Chichester to Skegness is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.
Southern Service, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink run train services between Chichester and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chichester and Skegness. It typically takes around 9h 20m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange and Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 20m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Chichester and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Chichester and Skegness. The distance is around 331km (206 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 Chichester to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £62 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 10m | £62($73) | every 2 hours | 378km (235 miles) |
Train via Horsham | 4h 35m | £75($89) | every 2 hours | 378km (235 miles) |
Train, Plane and Taxi | 4h 35m | £540($640) | hourly | 968km (601 miles) |
Bus | 9h 20m | £30($36) | 3 times a week | 455km (283 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £57($68) | on demand | 331km (206 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.