How to travel from Wolverhampton to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Wolverhampton and Skegness is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Wolverhampton to Skegness by train 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 Nottingham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance225km (140 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolverhampton and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Wolverhampton to Skegness by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £68 ($80) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £39 ($46).

The distance between Wolverhampton and Skegness is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 176km (110 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Wolverhampton and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolverhampton to Skegness is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx £39 ($46).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolverhampton and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £68 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolverhampton and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wolverhampton to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Nottingham. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

CrossCountry and East Midlands Railways run train services between Wolverhampton and Skegness. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Wolverhampton and Skegness. We recommend that you drive to Skegness. instead which will take 2h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolverhampton to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Wolverhampton and Skegness. The distance is around 225km (140 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolverhampton to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

How do I get from Wolverhampton to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Wolverhampton and Skegness

Transport options from Wolverhampton to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 50m
£68($80)
hourly241km (150 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
£39($46)
on demand225km (140 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