How to travel from Wrexham to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Wrexham and Skegness is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 15m.

3 routes found

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

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Train

Take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £74($88)
Operated by

East Midlands Railways

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Hinckley St and then to Skegness.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £21($25)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wrexham and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Wrexham to Skegness by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 6h 35m. 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 £47 ($56).

The distance between Wrexham and Skegness is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 222km (138 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Wrexham 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 Wrexham to Skegness is to drive which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Wrexham and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wrexham and Skegness. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Wrexham to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chester, Crewe and Nottingham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

East Midlands Railways run train services between Wrexham and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 4h 40m, 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 Wrexham and Skegness. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wrexham to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Railway Station, Chester Bus Interchange, Hinckley St and Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus and National Express run regular bus services between Wrexham and Skegness. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wrexham to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to Nottingham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Wrexham and Skegness. The distance is around 272km (169 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 Wrexham to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around £74 ($88).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Wrexham and Skegness

Transport options from Wrexham to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 40m
£74($88)
every 2 hours289km (180 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
£21($25)
3 times a week361km (224 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
£47($56)
on demand272km (169 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