The distance between Torquay and Skegness is around 488km (303 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Torquay 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 → Torquay if you're planning a return trip.
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 Torquay to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).
The distance between Torquay and Skegness is around 488km (303 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 399km (248 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Torquay and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Torquay to Skegness is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).
The cheapest way to travel between Torquay 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 Torquay and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot, London Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.
Great Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5h 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 Torquay and Skegness. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.
National Express run regular bus services between Torquay and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to London Paddington then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 5h 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 Torquay and Skegness. The distance is around 488km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £120 ($140).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 5h 25m | £120($140) | every 2 hours | 585km (364 miles) |
Train via Exeter St Davids | 6h 35m | £155($185) | every 2 hours | 527km (327 miles) |
Bus | 9h 15m | £19($23) | 3 times a week | 524km (326 miles) |
Drive | 5h 20m | £84($100) | on demand | 488km (303 miles) |
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The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.