The distance between Skegness and Chichester is around 330km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Skegness to Chichester 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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Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Chichester.
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Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester.
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Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Portsmouth The Hard Interchange.
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There are several options for getting from Skegness to Chichester by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($36) and will take around 9h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £57 ($68).
The distance between Skegness and Chichester is around 330km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 267km (166 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Skegness and Chichester 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 Chichester is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £57 ($68).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Chichester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Chichester. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and Victoria station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Southern Service and Thameslink run train services between Skegness and Chichester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Skegness and Chichester. It typically takes around 9h 5m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Chichester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and Portsmouth The Hard Interchange. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 5m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Skegness and Chichester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Chichester. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to London Gatwick (LGW) then take the train to Chichester. instead which will take 4h 35m.
The closest major airport to Chichester is Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) which is approximately 42km (26 miles) from Chichester. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) 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 Chichester. The distance is around 330km (205 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 Chichester is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £64 ($76).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 4h 15m | £64($76) | hourly | 378km (235 miles) |
Train via Sleaford | 4h 60m | £105($120) | every 2 hours | 360km (224 miles) |
Taxi, Plane and Train | 4h 35m | £480($570) | hourly | 968km (601 miles) |
Bus | 9h 5m | £30($36) | 3 times a week | 456km (284 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | £57($68) | on demand | 330km (205 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
Southern Service
Thameslink
Eastern Airways
Norwegian Air International
The following major airports near Chichester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.