How to travel from Fort Augustus to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Fort Augustus and Skegness is around 714km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Fort Augustus to Skegness by bus, car, train, 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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Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then fly from Inverness (INV) to London Luton (LTN) then take the train to London St Pancras International LL then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.

  • Duration14h 20m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £44($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Distance729km (453 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Fort Augustus and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Fort Augustus to Skegness by bus, car, train, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £44 ($52) and will take around 14h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 5h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £395 ($470).

The distance between Fort Augustus and Skegness is around 714km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 546km (339 miles)

It takes around 14h 20m to get from Fort Augustus and Skegness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Fort Augustus to Skegness is to take the bus, then take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 5h 45m and will set you back approx £395 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between Fort Augustus and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £44 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Fort Augustus and Skegness. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 5h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Fort Augustus and Skegness. It typically takes around 14h 20m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Fort Augustus to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bus Station Stance 2, Edinburgh Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 20m.

Scottish Citylink, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Fort Augustus and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 14h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Fort Augustus to Skegness. We recommend that you take the bus to Bus Station Stance 2 then take the train to Dyce then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Fort Augustus and Skegness. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Fort Augustus to Skegness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 14h 20m and will usually cost around £44 ($52).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Fort Augustus and Skegness

Transport options from Fort Augustus to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train + 5 similar
6h 20m
£225($265)
5 times a day1,056km (656 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train6h 25m
£180($210)
5 times a day836km (519 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 40m
£225($265)
5 times a day1,076km (668 miles)
Bus to Bus Station Stance 2, plane and train6h 45m
£265($315)
5 times a day890km (553 miles)
Bus to Bus Station, plane and train8h 45m
£150($180)
every 20 mins870km (541 miles)
Bus, Train, Plane and Taxi5h 45m
£395($470)
5 times a day714km (444 miles)
Bus
14h 20m
£44($52)
3 times a week872km (542 miles)
Drive
8h 15m
£125($150)
on demand729km (453 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