How to travel from Londonderry to Skegness, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Skegness is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Londonderry to Skegness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness.
- Duration4h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost£215($255)
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£145($170)
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£52($62)
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Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Skegness.
- Duration9h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£110($130)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Skegness
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Skegness by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £52 ($62) and will take around 17h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £215 ($255).
The distance between Londonderry and Skegness is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 539km (335 miles)
It takes around 15h 15m to get from Londonderry and Skegness by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Skegness is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx £215 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Skegness is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £52 ($62) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to London Stansted (STN) then take the train to Peterborough then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 50m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Belfast Great Victoria Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 15h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Skegness is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around £145 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Skegness
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 4h 50m | £215($255) | 4 times a day | 867km (539 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), train | 5hrs | £175($210) | 4 times a day | 669km (416 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 15h 15m | £145($170) | 3 times a week | 719km (446 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 17h 20m | £52($62) | 3 times a week | 971km (603 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 9h 40m | £110($130) | every 4 hours | 714km (444 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Skegness
Train operators
Translink UK
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Thameslink
Hull Trains
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Loganair
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Airports near Skegness
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Skegness
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
- Distance
- 83km (52 miles) from Skegness
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 96km (60 miles) from Skegness