How to travel from Skegness to Belfast, United Kingdom
The distance between Skegness and Belfast is around 528km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Skegness to Belfast by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Belfast → Skegness if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Grantham, plane
Take the train to Grantham and then to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£135($160)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Grantham then Leeds and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£115($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street then Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station and then to Cairnryan Stena Terminal then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Cairnryan then take a ferry to Belfast.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£95($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Belfast
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Belfast by train, ferry, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 14h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £135 ($160).
The distance between Skegness and Belfast is around 528km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)
It takes around 11h 10m to get from Skegness and Belfast by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Belfast is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £135 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Belfast is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Skegness and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skegness and Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Leeds then fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Belfast City (BHD). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Birmingham New Street then fly from Birmingham (BHX) to Belfast (Aldergrove) (BFS). instead which will take 5h 35m.
The closest major airport to Belfast is George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) (BHD) which is approximately 4km (3 miles) from Belfast. Belfast International Airport (BFS) (BFS) and City of Derry Airport (LDY) (LDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Skegness to Belfast. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then Leeds and then to Liverpool Lime Street then take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Belfast. instead which will take 11h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Belfast is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 10m and will usually cost around £115 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Belfast
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Grantham, plane + 5 similar | 4h 20m | £135($160) | hourly | 528km (328 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, plane | 5hrs | £145($175) | hourly | 605km (376 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane | 5h 10m | £120($140) | hourly | 771km (479 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane | 5h 25m | £135($155) | every 3 hours | 812km (505 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | £145($170) | hourly | 651km (404 miles) |
| Train to Grantham, plane | 5h 45m | £130($155) | hourly | 636km (395 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 2 similar | 11h 10m | £115($140) | 3 times a week | 578km (359 miles) |
| Train to Nottingham, ferry | 11h 60m | £130($150) | 3 times a week | 556km (345 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Ferry | 11h 35m | £90($105) | twice a week | 892km (555 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 14h 10m | £53($63) | twice a week | 883km (549 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 8h 15m | £95($110) | every 4 hours | 609km (379 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Skegness and Belfast
Train operators
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Bus companies
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Airports near Belfast
The following major airports near Belfast offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
- Distance
- 4km (3 miles) from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Belfast
City of Derry Airport (LDY)
- Distance
- 93km (58 miles) from Belfast