How to travel from Skegness to Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Middlesbrough is around 264km (164 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Skegness to Middlesbrough 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, Doncaster then York and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($55)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Middlesbrough.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance264km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Middlesbrough

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Middlesbrough by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($54).

The distance between Skegness and Middlesbrough is around 264km (164 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 3h 15m to get from Skegness and Middlesbrough by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Middlesbrough is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £46 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Middlesbrough, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 3h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Middlesbrough. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, Doncaster and York. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 15m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Grand Central, CrossCountry and TransPennine Express Service run train services between Skegness and Middlesbrough. 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.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skegness and Middlesbrough. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Middlesbrough. 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 50m.

National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Middlesbrough. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 50m 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 Middlesbrough. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham, Doncaster then York and then to Middlesbrough. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Middlesbrough is Teesside International Airport (MME) (MME) which is approximately 15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Skegness and Middlesbrough. The distance is around 264km (164 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Middlesbrough is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 15m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Middlesbrough

Transport options from Skegness to Middlesbrough
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 15m
£46($55)
hourly307km (191 miles)
Bus
5h 50m
£14($16)
3 times a week346km (215 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£46($54)
on demand264km (164 miles)

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Airports near Middlesbrough

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

MME
Teesside International Airport (MME)
Domestic Airport
Distance
15km (9 miles) from Middlesbrough
NCL
Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Middlesbrough
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Middlesbrough