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Compare bus and train for Birmingham to Skegness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Skegness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $42, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 103 miles (167 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Skegness:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Skegness costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Skegness take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around $42 (€34) compared to roughly $56 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $14 (€11). The journey takes 3h 21m versus 2h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Birmingham to Skegness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Skegness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 10:49 AM4h06Birmingham2:55 PMSkegness$321One-way0 transfers
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- 10:49 AM4h06Birmingham2:55 PMSkegness$321One-way0 transfers
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- 10:49 AM4h06Birmingham2:55 PMSkegness$321One-way0 transfers
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- 11:49 AM4h06Birmingham3:55 PMSkegness$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Skegness:
A train is $4 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Birmingham to Skegness costing on average $46 (€38).
Other travel options to Skegness take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Skegness as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Skegness station (SKG).
- Travel with National Express to go to Skegness by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Cross Country to go to Skegness by train.
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