How to travel from Welshpool to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Skegness is around 296km (184 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 SkegnessWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then Nottingham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
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Bus

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

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($61).

The distance between Welshpool and Skegness is around 296km (184 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 239km (149 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Welshpool and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Skegness is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Nottingham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Transport for Wales, CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Welshpool and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 5hrs, 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 Welshpool and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool 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 5h 45m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street then Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Welshpool and Skegness. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

How do I get from Welshpool to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Skegness

Transport options from Welshpool to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5hrs
£100($120)
every 2 hours320km (199 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
£14($16)
3 times a week322km (200 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£52($61)
on demand296km (184 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