The distance between Manchester and Skegness is around 203km (126 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Manchester 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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Take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness.
There are several options for getting from Manchester to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($42).
The distance between Manchester and Skegness is around 203km (126 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Manchester and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Manchester to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Manchester and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Manchester to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Doncaster and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
TransPennine Express Service, LNER, Hull Trains and East Midlands Railways run train services between Manchester and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 15m, 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 Manchester and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Manchester to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between Manchester and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Manchester to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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 Manchester and Skegness. The distance is around 203km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Manchester to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 15m | £42($50) | every 2 hours | 271km (168 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 4hrs | £51($60) | hourly | 262km (163 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | £14($17) | 3 times a week | 351km (218 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £35($42) | on demand | 203km (126 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.