How to travel from Southwold to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Southwold and Skegness is around 206km (128 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 35m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southwold to Skegness by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SkegnessSouthwold if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

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Bus

Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street and then to Skegness.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £24($28)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance206km (128 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southwold and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Southwold to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £24 ($28) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).

The distance between Southwold and Skegness is around 206km (128 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 129km (80 miles)

It takes around 4h 25m to get from Southwold and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southwold to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).

The cheapest way to travel between Southwold and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £24 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Southwold and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southwold to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lowestoft, Norwich and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Southwold and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 25m, 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 Southwold and Skegness. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southwold to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Norwich City Centre Bus Station and Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

Borderbus, Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Southwold and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southwold to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 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 Southwold and Skegness. The distance is around 206km (128 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southwold to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 25m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Southwold to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Southwold and Skegness

Transport options from Southwold to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 25m
£100($120)
every 2 hours332km (206 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
£24($28)
3 times a week483km (300 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
£36($43)
on demand206km (128 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