How to travel from Swanage to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Swanage and Skegness is around 408km (253 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swanage to Skegness by train, bus, 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, Plane and Taxi

Take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Flight time2h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £450($535)
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Train

Take the train to London Waterloo then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($185)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

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

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance408km (253 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swanage and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Swanage to Skegness by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £71 ($84).

The distance between Swanage and Skegness is around 408km (253 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 323km (201 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Swanage and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swanage to Skegness is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx £71 ($84).

The cheapest way to travel between Swanage and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swanage and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swanage to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bournemouth, London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains and East Midlands Railways run train services between Swanage and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 5m, 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 Swanage and Skegness. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swanage to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bournemouth Station, London Victoria Coach Station and Leicester St Margarets Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Swanage and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swanage to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Southampton Airport Parkway then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Humberside (HUY) then take a taxi to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Swanage and Skegness. The distance is around 408km (253 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swanage to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around £155 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swanage and Skegness

Transport options from Swanage to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train, Plane and Taxi
4h 55m
£450($535)
hourly975km (606 miles)
Train
5h 5m
£155($185)
every 2 hours480km (298 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
£25($29)
3 times a week504km (313 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
£71($84)
on demand408km (253 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Swanage and Skegness

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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