How to travel from Southampton to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Southampton and Skegness is around 331km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Southampton to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Taxi

Fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £435($515)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £79($95)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Pool Meadow Bus Station and then to Skegness.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £23($27)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance331km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Southampton to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 7h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £435 ($515).

The distance between Southampton and Skegness is around 331km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Southampton and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Skegness is to fly and then take a taxi which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £435 ($515).

The cheapest way to travel between Southampton and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southampton and Skegness. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

South Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Southampton and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Southampton and Skegness. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pool Meadow Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Southampton and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Skegness. We recommend that you fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 25m.

The closest major airport to Skegness is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Skegness. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) 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 Southampton and Skegness. The distance is around 331km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around £79 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Skegness

Transport options from Southampton to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Taxi
3h 25m
£435($515)
every 20 mins904km (562 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
£79($95)
every 2 hours393km (244 miles)
Train via Birmingham New Street5h 60m
£135($160)
every 3 hours453km (282 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
£23($27)
3 times a week392km (243 miles)
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth7h 15m
£15($18)
3 times a week429km (266 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£57($68)
on demand331km (206 miles)

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Airports near Skegness

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

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Skegness
NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skegness
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Skegness