How to travel from Saint Albans to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Saint Albans and Skegness is around 200km (124 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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.

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Train

Take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £47($56)
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Bus

Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance200km (124 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £22 ($26) and will take around 4h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).

The distance between Saint Albans and Skegness is around 200km (124 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 162km (101 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Saint Albans and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £22 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

LNER, Hull Trains and East Midlands Railways run train services between Saint Albans and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Saint Albans and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 60m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Luton Station Interchange, Milton Keynes Coachway M1 Junction 14 and Leicester St Margarets Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 60m.

National Express run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Saint Albans and Skegness. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £47 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Skegness

Transport options from Saint Albans to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 10m
£47($56)
every 2 hours294km (183 miles)
Bus
4h 60m
£22($26)
3 times a week283km (176 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
£35($41)
on demand200km (124 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