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.
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.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Ipswich if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough then Sleaford and then to Skegness.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Peterborough + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £74($88) | every 4 hours | 252km (157 miles) |
Train | 3h 20m | £64($76) | every 4 hours | 270km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | £33($39) | on demand | 190km (118 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.