How to travel from Lincoln to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Lincoln and Skegness is around 68km (42 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 57min.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Lincoln to Skegness by train, bus, taxi 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 Sleaford and then to Skegness.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £33($39)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Horncastle Jubilee Way and then to Skegness District Hospital.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Stagecoach East Midlands

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Taxi

Take a taxi to Skegness.

  • Duration57min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Taxi 4 All

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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance68km (42 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lincoln and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Lincoln to Skegness by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £100 ($120).

The distance between Lincoln and Skegness is around 68km (42 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 59km (36 miles)

It takes around 1h 30m to get from Lincoln and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lincoln to Skegness is to take a taxi which takes around 57min and will set you back approx £100 ($120).

The cheapest way to travel between Lincoln and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lincoln and Skegness. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lincoln to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Sleaford. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 30m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Lincoln and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 30m, 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 Lincoln and Skegness. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lincoln to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Horncastle Jubilee Way. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.

Stagecoach East Midlands run regular bus services between Lincoln and Skegness. Buses run hourly and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lincoln to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Sleaford and then to Skegness. instead which will take 1h 30m.

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 Lincoln and Skegness. The distance is around 68km (42 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lincoln to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 30m and will usually cost around £33 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lincoln and Skegness

Transport options from Lincoln to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 30m
£33($39)
every 2 hours99km (61 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
1h 50m
£10($12)
hourly73km (45 miles)
Bus via Horncastle, Mountview Garage2hrs
£10($12)
hourly74km (46 miles)
Taxi
57min
£100($120)
on demand68km (42 miles)
Drive
57min
£12($14)
on demand68km (42 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