How to travel from Leeds to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Skegness is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeds 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 Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £34($40)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance181km (113 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).

The distance between Leeds and Skegness is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 143km (89 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £31 ($37).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Skegness. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Leeds to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 25m.

LNER and East Midlands Railways run train services between Leeds and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 25m, 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 Leeds and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Leeds to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Leeds and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Leeds and Skegness. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).

How do I get from Leeds to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Leeds and Skegness

Transport options from Leeds to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 25m
£34($40)
every 2 hours221km (138 miles)
Bus
3h 55m
£12($14)
3 times a week242km (151 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£31($37)
on demand181km (113 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