How to travel from St Andrews to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between St Andrews and Skegness is around 560km (348 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from St Andrews to Skegness by bus, train, 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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Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane

Take the train to Edinburgh Gateway then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to London City (LCY) then take the train to Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Flight time1h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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2 similiar routes

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Bus

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then Nottingham Station Street and then to Skegness.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
Operated by

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Edinburgh Bus Station then take the train to Doncaster then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £75($89)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance560km (348 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between St Andrews and Skegness

There are several options for getting from St Andrews to Skegness by bus, train, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take a taxi and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £395 ($470).

The distance between St Andrews and Skegness is around 560km (348 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 407km (253 miles)

It takes around 7h 10m to get from St Andrews and Skegness by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from St Andrews to Skegness is to take the train, then fly and then take a taxi which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £395 ($470).

The cheapest way to travel between St Andrews and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between St Andrews and Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from St Andrews and Skegness. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from St Andrews to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Strathtyrum Golf Course, Edinburgh Bus Station and Nottingham Station Street. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 40m.

Stagecoach East Scotland and National Express run regular bus services between St Andrews and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from St Andrews to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Aberdeen then fly from Aberdeen (ABZ) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi 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 St Andrews and Skegness. The distance is around 560km (348 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from St Andrews to Skegness is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around £75 ($89).

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Compare travel optionsbetween St Andrews and Skegness

Transport options from St Andrews to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Edinburgh Gateway, plane + 2 similar
6h 45m
£235($280)
every 2 hours926km (575 miles)
Train and Plane6h 55m
£155($180)
hourly745km (463 miles)
Train, Plane and Taxi4h 25m
£395($470)
hourly640km (397 miles)
Bus
11h 40m
£30($35)
3 times a week653km (406 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 10m
£75($89)
every 2 hours640km (398 miles)
Bus to Edinburgh, Bus Station, train9h 20m
£175($205)
every 2 hours708km (440 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
£95($115)
on demand560km (348 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