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.
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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Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Brighton.
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Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Gatwick (LGW).
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Grantham + 2 similar | 3h 40m | £41($49) | hourly | 348km (216 miles) |
Train via Grantham | 3h 55m | £73($86) | hourly | 348km (216 miles) |
Train | 4hrs | £64($76) | hourly | 348km (216 miles) |
Taxi and Plane | 4h 15m | £470($555) | every 30 mins | 937km (583 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £59($70) | on demand | 339km (211 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
Thameslink
Gatwick Express
Eastern Airways
Norwegian Air International
The following major airports near Brighton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.