How to travel from Skegness to Sheffield, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Sheffield is around 145km (90 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Sheffield 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 Doncaster and then to Sheffield.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £39($46)
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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
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Drive

Drive to Sheffield United F.C..

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance145km (90 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Sheffield

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Sheffield by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 4h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £25 ($30).

The distance between Skegness and Sheffield is around 145km (90 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Skegness and Sheffield by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Sheffield is to drive which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx £25 ($30).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Sheffield, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Sheffield. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, Doncaster and Sheffield. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.

East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Sheffield. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 55m, 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 Sheffield. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Sheffield. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street and Sheffield Coach Station Pond Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Sheffield. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 15m 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 Sheffield. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then Doncaster and then to Sheffield. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Sheffield is Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Sheffield. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) 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 Sheffield. The distance is around 145km (90 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Sheffield is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around £39 ($46).

How do I get from Skegness to Sheffield

Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Sheffield

Transport options from Skegness to Sheffield
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
£39($46)
hourly205km (127 miles)
Train via Nottingham3h 10m
£44($52)
hourly196km (121 miles)
Bus
4h 15m
£12($14)
3 times a week192km (119 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
£25($30)
on demand145km (90 miles)

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Airports near Sheffield

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

DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Sheffield
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
53km (33 miles) from Sheffield
LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Sheffield