The distance between Skegness and Swanage is around 413km (257 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Swanage by train, car, taxi and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
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Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.
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There are several options for getting from Skegness to Swanage by train, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £150 ($180) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £72 ($85).
The distance between Skegness and Swanage is around 413km (257 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Skegness and Swanage by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Swanage is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £72 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Swanage, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £150 ($180) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Swanage. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Swanage. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo station and Bournemouth. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, South Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Skegness and Swanage. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skegness and Swanage. We recommend that you drive to Swanage. instead which will take 4h 40m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Swanage. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 5hrs.
The closest major airport to Swanage is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Swanage. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) 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 Swanage. The distance is around 413km (257 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Swanage is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi, Plane and Train | 5hrs | £450($535) | hourly | 973km (604 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 15m | £155($185) | hourly | 481km (299 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 7h 35m | £150($180) | every 3 hours | 523km (325 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £72($85) | on demand | 413km (257 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
South Western Railway
The following major airports near Swanage offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.