There are 4 ways to get from Skegness to Blackpool by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Leedstrain
- Take the train from Leeds to Blackpool Northtrain
5h 55m£79–127Drive 177.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Skegness to Blackpoolcar 177.3 mi
3h 31m£44–64Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
6h 31m£88–136Bus, train
- Take the bus from Library to Abbey Walkbus 28
- Take the train from Grimsby Town to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool Northtrain
8h 52m
Skegness to Blackpool by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Blackpool is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Blackpool is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Blackpool North via Grantham and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Skegness and Blackpool is 217 miles. The road distance is 178.3 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Skegness to Blackpool, including transfers.
Skegness to Blackpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Blackpool train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Blackpool is 178 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Skegness to Blackpool.
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What companies run services between Skegness, England and Blackpool, England?
You can take a train from Skegness to Blackpool North via Grantham and Leeds in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Grimsby Town to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 01507 473236
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grayscroft Coaches
Bus from Library to Abbey Walk
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Website
- Grayscroft Coaches
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