The distance between Stoke on Trent and Skegness is around 209km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Stoke on Trent 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 → Stoke on Trent if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness.
East Midlands Railways
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness.
There are several options for getting from Stoke on Trent to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £36 ($43).
The distance between Stoke on Trent and Skegness is around 209km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 168km (105 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Stoke on Trent and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £36 ($43).
The cheapest way to travel between Stoke on Trent and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Stoke on Trent and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nottingham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.
East Midlands Railways run train services between Stoke on Trent and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 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 Stoke on Trent and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Stoke on Trent to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
National Express run regular bus services between Stoke on Trent and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stoke on Trent to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Stoke on Trent and Skegness. The distance is around 209km (130 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stoke on Trent to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around £46 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 3h 25m | £46($55) | every 2 hours | 212km (132 miles) |
Bus | 4h 55m | £13($15) | 3 times a week | 287km (178 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | £36($43) | on demand | 209km (130 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.