How to travel from Isle of Man to Skegness, United Kingdom
The distance between Isle of Man and Skegness is around 407km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Isle of Man to Skegness by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Isle of Man if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Manchester (MAN), train
Fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time45min
- Typical cost£185($220)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Leeds then Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration6h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Liverpool then take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness.
- Duration9h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£69($82)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Liverpool then drive to Skegness.
- Duration5h 60m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost£105($125)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Isle of Man and Skegness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Isle of Man to Skegness by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £69 ($82) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £185 ($220).
The distance between Isle of Man and Skegness is around 407km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 6h 45m to get from Isle of Man and Skegness by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Isle of Man to Skegness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £185 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Isle of Man and Skegness is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £69 ($82) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Isle of Man and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Isle of Man and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Isle of Man to Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Isle Of Man (IOM) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 40m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Isle of Man to Skegness. We recommend that you take a ferry to Liverpool then take the train to Leeds then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Isle of Man to Skegness is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Compare travel optionsbetween Isle of Man and Skegness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Manchester (MAN), train + 5 similar | 4h 25m | £185($220) | every 2 hours | 465km (289 miles) |
| Fly to London Gatwick (LGW), train | 4h 35m | £170($200) | every 2 hours | 756km (470 miles) |
| Fly to London City (LCY), train | 4h 40m | £325($380) | every 2 hours | 705km (438 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | £195($230) | hourly | 502km (312 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 4h 55m | £125($150) | every 2 hours | 468km (291 miles) |
| Fly to London Heathrow (LHR), train | 5h 10m | £320($380) | every 2 hours | 698km (434 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 6h 45m | £105($125) | twice daily | 472km (293 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 7h 50m | £115($140) | twice daily | 450km (280 miles) |
| Ferry to Liverpool, train | 7h 55m | £110($135) | twice daily | 407km (253 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 9h 10m | £69($82) | 3 times a week | 503km (312 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 5h 60m | £105($125) | twice daily | 419km (261 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Isle of Man and Skegness
Train operators
LNER
East Midlands Railways
Hull Trains
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Bus companies
Airports near Skegness
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Skegness
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Skegness
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Skegness