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.
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 Skegness → Southwold if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness.
East Midlands Railways
Take the bus to Norwich City Centre Bus Station then Coventry Pool Meadow Bus Station Priory Street and then to Skegness.
Multiple bus operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 4h 25m | £100($120) | every 2 hours | 332km (206 miles) |
Bus | 8h 30m | £24($28) | 3 times a week | 483km (300 miles) |
Drive | 2h 35m | £36($43) | on demand | 206km (128 miles) |
Borderbus
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.