What is the cheapest way to get from Swansea to Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from Swansea to Skegness is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h.

What is the fastest way to get from Swansea to Skegness?

The fastest way to get from Swansea to Skegness is to drive which takes 5h and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Swansea and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Swansea station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Swansea Bus Station Stand B and arriving at Lumley Avenue via Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.

Is there a direct train between Swansea and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Swansea to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Swansea and arriving at Skegness via Paddington, King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

How far is it from Swansea to Skegness?

The distance between Swansea and Skegness is 357 miles. The road distance is 248.8 miles.

How do I travel from Swansea to Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from Swansea to Skegness without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £240.

How long does it take to get from Swansea to Skegness?

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Swansea to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Skegness bus from?

Swansea to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Swansea Bus Station Stand B.

Where do I catch the Swansea to Skegness train from?

Swansea to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swansea station.

Train or bus from Swansea to Skegness?

The best way to get from Swansea to Skegness is to train via London which takes 6h 47m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 12h.

Where does the Swansea to Skegness bus arrive?

Swansea to Skegness bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sophia Gardens station.

Where does the Swansea to Skegness train arrive?

Swansea to Skegness train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swansea to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Swansea to Skegness is 249 miles. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Swansea to Skegness.

How do I get a train ticket from Swansea to Skegness?

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1745+ hotels available in Skegness.

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Swansea to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
6h 47m
£128–234
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Sophia Gardensbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus Cp2
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 151
12h
£45–81
Drive 247.3 mi
1. Drive from Swansea to Skegnesscar 247.3 mi
5h
£61–88
Train
1. Take the train from Swansea to Newport (S Wales)train
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Nottinghamtrain
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 15m
£119–198
Train #2
1. Take the train from Swansea to Herefordtrain
2. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Nottinghamtrain
4. Take the train from Nottingham to Skegnesstrain
8h 57m
£110–193

Swansea to Skegness by train

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8h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 355.1 mi
Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Swansea, Wales and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Swansea to Skegness via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swansea Bus Station Stand B to Lumley Avenue via Sophia Gardens, St Margaret's Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 12h.

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