How to travel from Nottingham to Skegness, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance127km (79 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nottingham and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nottingham to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Nottingham and Skegness

Transport options from Nottingham to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 10m
£25($30)
hourly129km (80 miles)
Bus
2h 15m
£7($8)
3 times a week126km (79 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
£22($26)
on demand127km (79 miles)

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Airports near Skegness

The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Skegness
NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skegness
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Skegness