How to travel from Swindon to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Swindon and Skegness is around 269km (167 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Swindon 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 London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Skegness.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £19($23)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance269km (167 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Swindon and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Swindon to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £46 ($55).

The distance between Swindon and Skegness is around 269km (167 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (141 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Swindon and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Swindon to Skegness is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £46 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Swindon and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Swindon and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Swindon to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Great Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Swindon and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Swindon and Skegness. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Swindon to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Faringdon Market Place, Gloucester Green Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Swindon and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Swindon to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Swindon and Skegness. The distance is around 269km (167 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Swindon to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Swindon and Skegness

Transport options from Swindon to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£69($82)
every 2 hours389km (242 miles)
Train via Cheltenham Spa5h 20m
£100($115)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
£19($23)
3 times a week382km (237 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£46($55)
on demand269km (167 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