How to travel from Skegness to Bristol, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Bristol is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Skegness to Bristol by train, bus, 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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Taxi and Plane

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS).

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £405($480)
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Train

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Bristol Temple Meads.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £115($135)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Bristol.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance340km (211 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Bristol

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Bristol by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £405 ($480).

The distance between Skegness and Bristol is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Skegness and Bristol by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Bristol is to take a taxi and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx £405 ($480).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Bristol, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Bristol. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham and Derby. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Bristol. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skegness and Bristol. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Bristol. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Bristol. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Bristol. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bristol is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Bristol. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Bristol. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Bristol is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).

How do I get from Skegness to Bristol

Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Bristol

Transport options from Skegness to Bristol
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Plane
3h 40m
£405($480)
every 10 mins985km (612 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 25m
£115($135)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Train via Nottingham4h 50m
£115($135)
hourly364km (226 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£14($17)
3 times a week351km (218 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£59($70)
on demand340km (211 miles)

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Airports near Bristol

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Bristol
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
52km (32 miles) from Bristol
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
92km (57 miles) from Bristol