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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 prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $39.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$24 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 25m Average total duration 11h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Skegness:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Skegness costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Skegness take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
Travel optionsfrom Nottingham to Skegness
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.
C598541:45 PM2h09Nottingham station (NOT)3:54 PMSkegness station (SKG)$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C598541:45 PM2h09Nottingham station (NOT)3:54 PMSkegness station (SKG)$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
C2141210:03 AM1h53Nottingham station (NOT)11:56 AMSkegness station (SKG)$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
C882105:45 AM2h14Nottingham station (NOT)7:59 AMSkegness station (SKG)$161One-way0 transfers
C598603:45 PM2h14Nottingham station (NOT)5:59 PMSkegness station (SKG)$161One-way0 transfers
C598346:33 AM2h19Nottingham station (NOT)8:52 AMSkegness station (SKG)$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Nottingham to Skegness:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Nottingham to Skegness costing on average $39 (€32).
Other travel options to Skegness take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 55m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses 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, east_midlands_trains to go to Skegness by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Skegness by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains.
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