The distance between Skegness and Wells is around 372km (231 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Wells by train, bus, 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 Bristol (BRS).
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Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Castle Cary.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bristol Bus & Coach Station.
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Wells by train, bus, car, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £65 ($77).
The distance between Skegness and Wells is around 372km (231 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 296km (184 miles)
It takes around 4h 45m to get from Skegness and Wells by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Wells is to drive which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx £65 ($77).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Wells, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Wells. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross, Paddington and Castle Cary. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains and Great Western Railway run train services between Skegness and Wells. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Wells. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Wells. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and Bristol Bus & Coach Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Wells. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Wells. We recommend that you take a taxi to Humberside (HUY) then fly from Humberside (HUY) to Bristol (BRS). instead which will take 4h 40m.
The closest major airport to Wells is Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Wells. Cardiff Airport (CWL) (CWL) 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 Wells. The distance is around 372km (231 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Wells is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around £115 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Taxi and Plane | 4h 40m | £405($480) | 5 times a day | 1,017km (632 miles) |
Train | 4h 45m | £115($135) | every 3 hours | 470km (292 miles) |
Bus | 7hrs | £14($17) | 3 times a week | 386km (240 miles) |
Drive | 4h 20m | £65($77) | on demand | 372km (231 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
First Bristol
Eastern Airways
Loganair
The following major airports near Wells offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.