The distance between Middlesbrough and Skegness is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Middlesbrough 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.
👋 Also check out Skegness → Middlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.
There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough 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 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).
The distance between Middlesbrough and Skegness is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Middlesbrough and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Middlesbrough to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).
The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Darlington, Doncaster and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.
LNER, CrossCountry, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Middlesbrough and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Middlesbrough and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 20m.
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 Middlesbrough and Skegness. The distance is around 263km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Middlesbrough to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £48 ($57).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 20m | £48($57) | every 2 hours | 320km (199 miles) |
Train via York | 3h 25m | £46($55) | every 4 hours | 307km (191 miles) |
Bus | 5h 40m | £14($17) | 3 times a week | 346km (215 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | £46($54) | on demand | 263km (163 miles) |
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Hull Trains
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.