How to travel from Skegness to Hull, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Hull is around 109km (68 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Skegness to Hull 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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Train

Take the train to Grantham and then to Hull.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Interchange Shelter then Central Bus Station and then to Hull.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Hull.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Distance109km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Hull

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Hull by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($23).

The distance between Skegness and Hull is around 109km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 79km (49 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Skegness and Hull by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Hull is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Hull, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Hull. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

East Midlands Railways, Hull Trains and LNER run train services between Skegness and Hull. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Hull. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Hull. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Interchange Shelter and Central Bus Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

Stagecoach East Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Hull. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m 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 Hull. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Hull. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Hull is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Hull. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) 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 Hull. The distance is around 109km (68 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Hull is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

How do I get from Skegness to Hull

Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Hull

Transport options from Skegness to Hull
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 55m
£46($55)
every 4 hours253km (157 miles)
Bus
2h 55m
£15($18)
twice daily147km (91 miles)
Drive
1h 25m
£19($23)
on demand109km (68 miles)

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Airports near Hull

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Hull
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Hull
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Hull