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Compare bus and train for Nottingham to Skegness
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Skegness among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €23.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€23 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €2. The journey takes 2h 9m versus 2h 6m 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 Nottingham to Skegness by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nottingham to Skegness is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C598521:45 PM 2h09 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:54 PM Skegness station (SKG) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C598521:45 PM 2h09 Nottingham station (NOT) 3:54 PM Skegness station (SKG) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
C2141110:03 AM 1h53 Nottingham station (NOT) 11:56 AM Skegness station (SKG) €24 1 One-way 0 transfers
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C5984410:45 AM 2h09 Nottingham station (NOT) 12:54 PM Skegness station (SKG) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
C5984711:45 AM 2h10 Nottingham station (NOT) 1:55 PM Skegness station (SKG) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
C5985012:45 PM 2h10 Nottingham station (NOT) 2:55 PM Skegness station (SKG) €16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Skegness as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Skegness station (SKG).
- Travel with East Midlands Railway to go to Skegness by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway.
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