How to travel from Peak District National park to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Peak District National park and Skegness is around 171km (107 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Peak District National park to Skegness by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SkegnessPeak District National park if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Sheffield, Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance171km (107 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peak District National park and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Peak District National park to Skegness by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £47 ($56) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Peak District National park and Skegness is around 171km (107 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 138km (86 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Peak District National park and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peak District National park to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Peak District National park and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £47 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peak District National park and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Peak District National park to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edale, Sheffield, Doncaster and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Northern Rail, East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry, LNER and Hull Trains run train services between Peak District National park and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peak District National park and Skegness. We recommend that you drive to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peak District National park to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Sheffield, Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Peak District National park and Skegness. The distance is around 171km (107 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peak District National park to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

How do I get from Peak District National park to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Peak District National park and Skegness

Transport options from Peak District National park to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£47($56)
every 2 hours238km (148 miles)
Train via Nottingham4h 20m
£52($62)
hourly229km (142 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£30($35)
on demand171km (107 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