The distance between Nottingham and Skegness is around 126km (79 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 35m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Nottingham 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 Skegness.
East Midlands Railways
Take the bus to Skegness.
There are several options for getting from Nottingham to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Nottingham and Skegness is around 126km (79 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Nottingham and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nottingham to Skegness is to drive which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Nottingham and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nottingham and Skegness. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nottingham and Skegness with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 10m.
East Midlands Railways run train services between Nottingham and Skegness. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Nottingham and Skegness. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nottingham and Skegness with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 2h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Nottingham and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nottingham to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Nottingham and Skegness. The distance is around 127km (79 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nottingham to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £25 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 2h 10m | £25($30) | hourly | 129km (80 miles) |
Bus | 2h 15m | £7($8) | 3 times a week | 126km (79 miles) |
Drive | 1h 35m | £22($26) | on demand | 127km (79 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.