The distance between Reading and Skegness is around 274km (170 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Reading 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 London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness.
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Take the bus to Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Skegness.
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There are several options for getting from Reading to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($67).
The distance between Reading and Skegness is around 274km (170 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 208km (129 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Reading and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Reading to Skegness is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £57 ($67).
The cheapest way to travel between Reading and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Reading and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Reading to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.
Great Western Railway, Elizabeth Line, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Reading and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Reading and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Reading to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Reading and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reading to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 5m.
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 Reading and Skegness. The distance is around 274km (170 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reading to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around £57 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 5m | £57($67) | every 2 hours | 323km (201 miles) |
Train via Birmingham New Street | 4h 55m | £120($140) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | £21($25) | 3 times a week | 325km (202 miles) |
Drive | 3h 10m | £47($56) | on demand | 274km (170 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.