How to travel from Kirkwall to Skegness, United Kingdom
The distance between Kirkwall and Skegness is around 702km (436 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Kirkwall to Skegness by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Kirkwall if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Taxi
Fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.
- Duration3h 15m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical cost£620($730)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry to Aberdeen, train
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the train to Edinburgh, Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration14h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£125($145)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.
- Duration19h 50m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£63($75)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Aberdeen then drive to Skegness.
- Duration14h 55m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kirkwall and Skegness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kirkwall to Skegness by plane, train, taxi, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £63 ($75) and will take around 19h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £620 ($730).
The distance between Kirkwall and Skegness is around 702km (436 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 680km (422 miles)
It takes around 6h 10m to get from Kirkwall and Skegness by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Kirkwall to Skegness is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £620 ($730).
The cheapest way to travel between Kirkwall and Skegness is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £63 ($75) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kirkwall and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kirkwall and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 15m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kirkwall to Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 10m.
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 Kirkwall to Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Kirkwall (KOI) to Birmingham (BHX) then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 6h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kirkwall to Skegness is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around £425 ($500).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kirkwall and Skegness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Taxi + 4 similar | 3h 15m | £620($730) | hourly | 702km (436 miles) |
| Fly to Durham (MME), train | 5h 20m | £465($550) | once daily | 819km (509 miles) |
| Fly to London Stansted (STN), train | 5h 50m | £280($335) | every 2 hours | 1,151km (715 miles) |
| Fly to Norwich (NWI), train | 5h 50m | £435($515) | every 2 hours | 1,037km (645 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6h 10m | £425($500) | hourly | 969km (602 miles) |
Ferry to Aberdeen, train + 3 similar | 14h 35m | £125($145) | 3 times a week | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 14h 55m | £115($135) | 3 times a week | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Ferry to Aberdeen, train | 17h 5m | £245($290) | 3 times a week | 1,095km (680 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 14h 45m | £150($180) | 4 times a week | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 50m | £63($75) | 3 times a week | 1,028km (638 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14h 55m | £140($165) | 3 times a week | 936km (582 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kirkwall and Skegness
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
First ScotRail Service
Caledonian Sleeper
Ferry operators
NorthLink Ferries
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Eastern Airways
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