How to travel from Skegness to Brighton, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Brighton is around 339km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Skegness to Brighton by train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train via Grantham

Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £41($49)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

2 similiar routes

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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Gatwick (LGW).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £470($555)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Brighton.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance339km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Brighton

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Brighton by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £41 ($49) and will take around 3h 40m.

The distance between Skegness and Brighton is around 339km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 261km (162 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Skegness and Brighton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Brighton is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £41 ($49).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Brighton, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £41 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Brighton. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Brighton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Thameslink, Gatwick Express and Southern Service run train services between Skegness and Brighton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4hrs, 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 Skegness and Brighton. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Brighton. instead which will take 3h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Brighton. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Gatwick (LGW). instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Brighton is Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Brighton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) 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 Skegness and Brighton. The distance is around 339km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Brighton is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £64 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Brighton

Transport options from Skegness to Brighton
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Grantham + 2 similar
3h 40m
£41($49)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Train via Grantham3h 55m
£73($86)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Train4hrs
£64($76)
hourly348km (216 miles)
Taxi and Plane
4h 15m
£470($555)
every 30 mins937km (583 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£59($70)
on demand339km (211 miles)

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Airports near Brighton

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

LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Brighton
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
75km (47 miles) from Brighton
LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
77km (48 miles) from Brighton