How to travel from Ipswich to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Ipswich and Skegness is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Ipswich to Skegness by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Peterborough

Take the train to Peterborough then Sleaford and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance190km (118 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ipswich and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Ipswich to Skegness by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £64 ($76) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £33 ($39).

The distance between Ipswich and Skegness is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 134km (83 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Ipswich and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Ipswich to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx £33 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Ipswich and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £64 ($76) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Ipswich and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Ipswich to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Grantham. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Greater Anglia, LNER and East Midlands Railways run train services between Ipswich and Skegness. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ipswich and Skegness. We recommend that you drive to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ipswich to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Ipswich and Skegness. The distance is around 190km (118 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ipswich to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Ipswich to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Ipswich and Skegness

Transport options from Ipswich to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Peterborough + 1 similar
3h 20m
£74($88)
every 4 hours252km (157 miles)
Train3h 20m
£64($76)
every 4 hours270km (168 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
£33($39)
on demand190km (118 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ipswich and Skegness

Train operators

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