The distance between Skegness and Colchester is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Colchester by train, bus and car. 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 Sleaford then Peterborough and then to Colchester.
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Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station then Stansted Airport London and then to Colchester East Hill/High Street.
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Colchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($22) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £37 ($44).
The distance between Skegness and Colchester is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 145km (90 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Skegness and Colchester by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Colchester is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £37 ($44).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Colchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Colchester. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains and Greater Anglia run train services between Skegness and Colchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Colchester. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Colchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and Stansted Airport London. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Colchester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Colchester. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Colchester. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Colchester is London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) which is approximately 44km (27 miles) from Colchester. Cambridge Airport (CBG) (CBG) 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 Colchester. The distance is around 213km (132 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Colchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £65 ($77).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Sleaford + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £83($100) | twice daily | 280km (174 miles) |
Train | 3h 45m | £65($77) | hourly | 348km (216 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | £19($22) | 3 times a week | 360km (224 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £37($44) | on demand | 213km (132 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
Greater Anglia
The following major airports near Colchester offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.