Rome2Rio

How to get fromDublin to Skegnessby car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

Find Transport to Skegness

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Dublin to Skegness by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Skegnesscar car
    10h 2m
    £63–356

  2. Ferry, train via Nottingham

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Crewetrain train
    3. Take the train from Crewe to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    12h 32m
    £124–224

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Grimsby Towntrain train
    14h 27m
    £107–276

  4. Fly to East Midlands Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane plane DUB - EMA
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    7h 11m
    £67–192

  5. Ferry, train via Manchester

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Nottinghamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    12h 49m
    £144–254

  6. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 25m
    £93–222

  7. Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUB - LHR
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 17m
    £120–350

  8. Fly to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 44m
    £98–251

  9. Fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane DUB - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 1m
    £107–299

  10. Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 39m
    £80–193

  11. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane DUB - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    8h 50m
    £97–272

  12. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Granthamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 4m
    £89–240

Dublin to Skegness by ferry and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration12h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 335.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 2m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Skegness, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Skegness. However, you can take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Skegness. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Skegness via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Crewe, and Nottingham in around 12h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides