How to travel from Lancaster to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Lancaster and Skegness is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lancaster to Skegness by train, bus 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

Take the train to Leeds then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £64($76)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St then Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance312km (194 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £54 ($64).

The distance between Lancaster and Skegness is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Lancaster and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Skegness is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £54 ($64).

The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds and Grantham. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Northern Rail, LNER, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Lancaster and Skegness. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Lancaster and Skegness. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

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

National Express run regular bus services between Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Lancaster and Skegness. The distance is around 312km (194 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

How do I get from Lancaster to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Skegness

Transport options from Lancaster to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4h 15m
£64($76)
every 4 hours333km (207 miles)
Train via Manchester Piccadilly5h 10m
£76($90)
hourly345km (215 miles)
Bus
7h 15m
£20($24)
3 times a week445km (277 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£54($64)
on demand312km (194 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