How to travel from Glastonbury to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Glastonbury and Skegness is around 382km (238 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Glastonbury 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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plane
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taxi
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Bus, Plane and Taxi

Take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £750($890)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

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

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Distance382km (238 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Glastonbury and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Glastonbury to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 7h 15m. 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 £67 ($79).

The distance between Glastonbury and Skegness is around 382km (238 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 304km (189 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Glastonbury 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 Glastonbury to Skegness is to drive which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx £67 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Glastonbury and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Glastonbury and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Glastonbury to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Castle Cary, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains and East Midlands Railways run train services between Glastonbury and Skegness. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Glastonbury and Skegness. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Glastonbury to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

First Bristol and National Express run regular bus services between Glastonbury and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Glastonbury to Skegness. We recommend that you take the bus to Temple Meads Stn then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Glastonbury and Skegness. The distance is around 382km (238 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 Glastonbury to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Glastonbury and Skegness

Transport options from Glastonbury to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 45m
£120($145)
every 4 hours473km (294 miles)
Bus, Plane and Taxi
5h 5m
£750($890)
4 times a day1,026km (638 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£14($17)
3 times a week396km (246 miles)
Drive
4h 30m
£67($79)
on demand382km (238 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