How to travel from Skegness to Swanage, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out SwanageSkegness 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 Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £450($535)
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Train

Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Drive

Drive to Swanage.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance413km (257 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Swanage

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Skegness to Swanage

Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Swanage

Transport options from Skegness to Swanage
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi, Plane and Train
5hrs
£450($535)
hourly973km (604 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
£155($185)
hourly481km (299 miles)
Train via Nottingham7h 35m
£150($180)
every 3 hours523km (325 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£72($85)
on demand413km (257 miles)

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Airports near Swanage

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

BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Swanage
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Swanage
BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
101km (63 miles) from Swanage