There are 5 ways to get from Skegness to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain
6h 25m£128–239Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
10h 47m£42–76Drive 247.2 mi
- Drive from Skegness to Swanseacar 247.2 mi
4h 59m£62–89Train
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Swanseatrain
7h 43m£121–196Train #2
- Take the train from Skegness to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Herefordtrain
- Take the train from Hereford to Swanseatrain
8h 59m£108–191
Skegness to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skegness to Swansea is to bus which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Skegness to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 59m and costs £60 - £90.
No, there is no direct bus from Skegness station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Interchange Shelter, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Skegness to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Skegness and arriving at Swansea via Grantham, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
The distance between Skegness and Swansea is 357 miles. The road distance is 248.7 miles.
The best way to get from Skegness to Swansea without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 25m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Skegness to Swansea, including transfers.
Skegness to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Rail Station Car Park.
Skegness to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
The best way to get from Skegness to Swansea is to train via London which takes 6h 25m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £80 and takes 10h 47m.
What companies run services between Skegness, England and Swansea, Wales?
You can take a train from Skegness to Swansea via Grantham, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Interchange Shelter, Central Bus Station, Rail Station Car Park, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 10h 47m.
- 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 Skegness to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Grantham to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Hereford to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Hereford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Rail Station Car Park to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Skegness to Swansea bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Skegness to Swansea train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skegness to Swansea is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 59m to drive from Skegness to Swansea.
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