The distance between Skegness and Manchester is around 204km (127 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 Manchester 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 Doncaster and then to Manchester Oxford Road.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St.
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Manchester by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 5h 30m. 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 £35 ($42).
The distance between Skegness and Manchester is around 204km (127 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 175km (109 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Skegness and Manchester 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 Manchester is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £35 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Manchester, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Manchester. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham and Doncaster. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Skegness and Manchester. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Manchester. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Manchester. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Manchester. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Manchester. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then Doncaster and then to Manchester Oxford Road. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Manchester is Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) which is approximately 13km (8 miles) from Manchester. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) (LPL) 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 Manchester. The distance is around 204km (127 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 Manchester is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £42 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | £42($50) | hourly | 272km (169 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 3h 55m | £51($60) | hourly | 262km (163 miles) |
Bus | 5h 30m | £12($14) | 3 times a week | 254km (158 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | £35($42) | on demand | 204km (127 miles) |
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