How to travel from Skegness to Oxford, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Oxford is around 227km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Oxford 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 then London Kings Cross and then to Oxford.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £67($79)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Gloucester Green Bus Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Oxford.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance227km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Oxford

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Oxford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 5hrs. 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 £40 ($47).

The distance between Skegness and Oxford is around 227km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 189km (117 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Skegness and Oxford 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 Oxford is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £40 ($47).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Oxford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Oxford. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and Paddington. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Oxford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Oxford. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Oxford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Skegness and Oxford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5hrs 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 Oxford. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Oxford. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Oxford is London Luton Airport (LTN) (LTN) which is approximately 62km (39 miles) from Oxford. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Birmingham Airport (BHX) (BHX) 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 Oxford. The distance is around 227km (141 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 Oxford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £67 ($79).

How do I get from Skegness to Oxford

Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Oxford

Transport options from Skegness to Oxford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£67($79)
hourly367km (228 miles)
Train via Nottingham4h 40m
£95($110)
6 times a week334km (208 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£19($23)
3 times a week285km (177 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£40($47)
on demand227km (141 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Skegness and Oxford

Train operators

Airports near Oxford

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

LTN
London Luton Airport (LTN)
International Airport
Distance
62km (39 miles) from Oxford
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Oxford
BHX
Birmingham Airport (BHX)
International Airport
Distance
84km (52 miles) from Oxford