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.
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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Take the train to Sleaford and then to Skegness.
East Midlands Railways
Take the bus to Horncastle Jubilee Way and then to Skegness District Hospital.
Stagecoach East Midlands
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Take a taxi to Skegness.
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+ 4 othersThere 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 30m | £33($39) | every 2 hours | 99km (61 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1h 50m | £10($12) | hourly | 73km (45 miles) |
Bus via Horncastle, Mountview Garage | 2hrs | £10($12) | hourly | 74km (46 miles) |
Taxi | 57min | £100($120) | on demand | 68km (42 miles) |
Drive | 57min | £12($14) | on demand | 68km (42 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
Stagecoach East Midlands
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.