How to travel from Skegness to Newport, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Newport is around 360km (224 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

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

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

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Taxi, Plane and Train

Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    £765($905)
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Train

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Newport (S Wales).

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to NEWPORT South Wales.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($17)
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Drive

Drive to Newport.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance360km (224 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Newport

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Newport by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 6hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £63 ($74).

The distance between Skegness and Newport is around 360km (224 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 285km (177 miles)

It takes around 5h 10m to get from Skegness and Newport by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Newport is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx £63 ($74).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Newport, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Newport. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.

East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Newport. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 10m, 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 Newport. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Newport. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Newport. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6hrs 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 Newport. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS) then take the train to Newport (S Wales). instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Newport is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 30km (19 miles) from Newport. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) and Exeter Airport (EXT) (EXT) 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 Newport. The distance is around 360km (224 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Newport is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Newport

Transport options from Skegness to Newport
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train
4h 10m
£765($905)
hourly1,027km (638 miles)
Train
5h 10m
£100($120)
hourly375km (233 miles)
Bus
6hrs
£14($17)
3 times a week362km (225 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£63($74)
on demand360km (224 miles)

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Airports near Newport

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
30km (19 miles) from Newport
CWL
Cardiff Airport (CWL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Newport
EXT
Exeter Airport (EXT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Newport