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.
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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Take the train to London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness.
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Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | £69($82) | every 2 hours | 389km (242 miles) |
Train via Cheltenham Spa | 5h 20m | £100($115) | hourly | 362km (225 miles) |
Bus | 6h 45m | £19($23) | 3 times a week | 382km (237 miles) |
Drive | 3h 15m | £46($55) | on demand | 269km (167 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.