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.
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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Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Swindon.
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Take the bus to Nottingham Station Street and then to Swindon A420.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £71($84) | hourly | 389km (242 miles) |
Train via Nottingham | 5h 10m | £100($115) | hourly | 363km (225 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | £26($31) | 3 times a week | 367km (228 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £46($55) | on demand | 268km (167 miles) |
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