The distance between Skegness and Luton is around 181km (113 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Skegness to Luton 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 Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Luton.
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Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and then to Luton Airport London.
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Luton by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £31 ($37).
The distance between Skegness and Luton is around 181km (113 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 150km (93 miles)
It takes around 3h 15m to get from Skegness and Luton by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Luton is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £31 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Luton, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Luton. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and London St Pancras International LL. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains and Thameslink run train services between Skegness and Luton. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 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 Luton. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Luton. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leicester St Margarets Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Luton. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Luton. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Luton. instead which will take 3h 15m.
The closest major airport to Luton is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Luton. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Luton. The distance is around 181km (113 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Luton is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 15m | £52($62) | hourly | 311km (193 miles) |
Bus | 4h 30m | £13($15) | 3 times a week | 271km (169 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | £31($37) | on demand | 181km (113 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
Thameslink
The following major airports near Luton offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.