How to travel from Windsor to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Windsor and Skegness is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Windsor 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 Vauxhall then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £52($61)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to St Margaret's Bus Station and then to Skegness.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £7($8)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Windsor and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Windsor to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 5h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £43 ($51).

The distance between Windsor and Skegness is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 196km (122 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Windsor and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Windsor to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £43 ($51).

The cheapest way to travel between Windsor and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Windsor and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Windsor to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vauxhall, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

South Western Railway, LNER, Hull Trains and East Midlands Railways run train services between Windsor and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Windsor and Skegness. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Windsor to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Slough Bus Station and St Margaret's Bus Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

New Bharat Coaches and National Express run regular bus services between Windsor and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Windsor to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Vauxhall then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Windsor and Skegness. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Windsor to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).

How do I get from Windsor to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Windsor and Skegness

Transport options from Windsor to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 35m
£52($61)
every 2 hours308km (191 miles)
Bus
5h 25m
£7($8)
3 times a week319km (198 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£43($51)
on demand246km (153 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