How to travel from Durham to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Durham and Skegness is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Durham to Skegness by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Distance276km (172 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Durham and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Durham to Skegness by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).

The distance between Durham and Skegness is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Durham and Skegness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Durham to Skegness is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Durham and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Durham and Skegness. We recommend that you drive to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Durham and Skegness. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Durham to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand H, Durham New Inn - Church Street, Leeds Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Durham and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Durham to Skegness. We recommend that you take the bus to Leeds Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 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 Durham and Skegness. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Durham to Skegness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around £25 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Durham and Skegness

Transport options from Durham to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 25m
£25($29)
3 times a week395km (245 miles)
Drive
3h 5m
£48($57)
on demand276km (172 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