How to travel from Skegness to Exmouth, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Exmouth is around 463km (288 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Exmouth by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out ExmouthSkegness if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Grantham then Doncaster and then to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Exeter St Davids.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £110($130)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Exmouth.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Distance463km (288 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Exmouth

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Exmouth by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £110 ($130) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £80 ($95).

The distance between Skegness and Exmouth is around 463km (288 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 381km (237 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Skegness and Exmouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Exmouth is to drive which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx £80 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Exmouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £110 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Exmouth. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Exmouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross, Paddington and Exeter St Davids. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Exmouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skegness and Exmouth. We recommend that you drive to Exmouth. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Exmouth. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then Doncaster and then to Newcastle then fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Exeter (EXT). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Exmouth is Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from Exmouth. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Exmouth. The distance is around 463km (288 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Exmouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around £110 ($130).

How do I get from Skegness to Exmouth

Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Exmouth

Transport options from Skegness to Exmouth
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 20m
£250($295)
twice a week877km (545 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 30m
£110($130)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train via Nottingham6h 20m
£150($180)
every 2 hours503km (313 miles)
Drive
5h 5m
£80($95)
on demand463km (288 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Exmouth

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

EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from Exmouth
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Exmouth
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
99km (61 miles) from Exmouth