How to travel from Skegness to Swindon, United Kingdom

The distance between Skegness and Swindon is around 268km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Swindon 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 Swindon.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £71($84)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Swindon A420.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £26($31)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Swindon.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance268km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Skegness and Swindon

There are several options for getting from Skegness to Swindon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £26 ($31) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Skegness and Swindon is around 268km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Skegness and Swindon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Skegness to Swindon is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Swindon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £26 ($31) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Swindon. 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 Swindon. 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 Swindon. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Swindon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nottingham Station Street and Swindon A420. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Skegness and Swindon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 25m 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 Swindon. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Swindon. instead which will take 3h 40m.

The closest major airport to Swindon is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 67km (42 miles) from Swindon. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) 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 Swindon. The distance is around 268km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Swindon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £71 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Skegness and Swindon

Transport options from Skegness to Swindon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£71($84)
hourly389km (242 miles)
Train via Nottingham5h 10m
£100($115)
hourly363km (225 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
£26($31)
3 times a week367km (228 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£46($55)
on demand268km (167 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Skegness and Swindon

Train operators

Airports near Swindon

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

BRS
Bristol Airport (BRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Swindon
SOU
Southampton Airport (SOU)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Swindon
BOH
Bournemouth Airport (BOH)
International Airport
Distance
87km (54 miles) from Swindon