The distance between Skegness and Durham is around 276km (172 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Skegness to Durham by 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 bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Durham University.
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There are several options for getting from Skegness to Durham by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £48 ($57).
The distance between Skegness and Durham is around 276km (172 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)
It takes around 5h 45m to get from Skegness and Durham by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Durham is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx £48 ($57).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Durham, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Skegness and Durham. We recommend that you drive to Durham (Land). instead which will take 3h 5m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skegness and Durham. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Durham. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street, Durham University and Bishop Auckland Bus Station Stand C. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.
National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Skegness and Durham. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Durham. We recommend that you take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Durham University. instead which will take 5h 45m.
The closest major airport to Durham is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 27km (17 miles) from Durham. Newcastle International Airport (NCL) (NCL) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Durham. The distance is around 276km (172 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Durham is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 45m and will usually cost around £24 ($28).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 5h 45m | £24($28) | 3 times a week | 396km (246 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | £48($57) | on demand | 276km (172 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
Stagecoach East Midlands
Jim Hughes Coaches Ltd
The following major airports near Durham offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.