The distance between Leicester and Skegness is around 150km (93 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Leicester to Skegness by bus, 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 → Leicester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Skegness.
Take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness.
East Midlands Railways
There are several options for getting from Leicester to Skegness by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £26 ($31).
The distance between Leicester and Skegness is around 150km (93 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 114km (71 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Leicester and Skegness by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Leicester to Skegness is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £26 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Leicester and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Leicester and Skegness. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Leicester to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 40m.
East Midlands Railways run train services between Leicester and Skegness. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Leicester and Skegness. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Leicester and Skegness with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Leicester and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leicester to Skegness. We recommend that you take the bus to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Leicester and Skegness. The distance is around 150km (93 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leicester to Skegness is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around £7 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 2h 40m | £7($8) | 3 times a week | 150km (93 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | £41($49) | hourly | 173km (108 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | £26($31) | on demand | 150km (93 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.