How to travel from Dumfries to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Dumfries and Skegness is around 411km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dumfries to Skegness by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SkegnessDumfries if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Carlisle then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Train to Glasgow Central, plane

Take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £180($210)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Bus

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

  • Duration10hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($36)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance411km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dumfries and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Dumfries to Skegness by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 10hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £71 ($84).

The distance between Dumfries and Skegness is around 411km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 334km (207 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Dumfries to Skegness is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Dumfries and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dumfries and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dumfries to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Carlisle and Grantham. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Dumfries and Skegness. Trains depart 3 times a week 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 Dumfries and Skegness. It typically takes around 10hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dumfries to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Annan Stance 2, Carlisle Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 10hrs.

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

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dumfries to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Glasgow Central then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 50m.

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 Dumfries and Skegness. The distance is around 411km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dumfries to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dumfries and Skegness

Transport options from Dumfries to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£64($76)
3 times a week504km (313 miles)
Train via Carlisle7h 25m
£105($125)
once a week488km (303 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane + 2 similar
6h 25m
£180($210)
every 4 hours935km (581 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central, plane6h 30m
£220($260)
every 4 hours974km (605 miles)
Train and Plane6h 50m
£150($175)
every 4 hours798km (496 miles)
Bus
10hrs
£30($36)
3 times a week591km (367 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£71($84)
on demand411km (255 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