Doncaster, South Yorkshire to Skegness, Lincolnshire from $28: 2 ways by bus, train, flight or car

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How to Get from Doncaster to Skegness: Cheapest, Fastest and Best Way

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$28 by carBest price

86.6 milesDistance

1h 41m Fastest

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Train

Contact phone

+44 345 722 5333

Website

https://www.lner.co.uk/

Train from Doncaster to Grantham

Average Duration

29m

Estimated price

$65-95

Contact phone

+44 345 071 0222

Website

https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/

Train from Doncaster to Grantham

Average Duration

34m

Estimated price

$20-28

Contact phone

03457 125 678

Website

https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/

Train from Grantham to Skegness

Average Duration

1h 26m

Estimated price

$23-40

Doncaster to Skegness: Overview of Bus, Train, Flight, and Car Trips

Traveling between Doncaster and Skegness offers a variety of convenient options to suit your preferences, schedule, and budget. Whether you prioritize affordability, speed, or comfort, you’re sure to find the perfect way to travel without compromising on quality or convenience.

🚗 Setting off from Doncaster, your scenic drive to Skegness covers a distance of 140.0 km and will take you approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes by car. 💷 The cost of your road trip adventure from Doncaster to Skegness by car ranges from £22 to £36, offering budget-friendly options for your travel plans.

Average price

£22 - £35

🚂 **Trip Overview:** There is no direct train from Doncaster to Skegness. However, you can take a journey with transfers that takes approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes. The services are operated by LNER and East Midlands Railways. 🛤️ **Route Options:** There are multiple route options to travel from Doncaster to Skegness by train, each with different transfer points and durations ranging from 2 hours 3 minutes to 3 hours 6 minutes. The routes involve transfers at stations like Grantham, Peterborough, Sleaford, and Nottingham. 🎟️ **Ticket Prices:** The prices for a train journey between Doncaster and Skegness vary from £34 to £103.

Departure Point

Doncaster station

Arrival Point

Skegness station

Useful tips for train travellers

• On your train trip from Doncaster to Skegness, you'll primarily be traveling with East Midlands Railway (EMR) and TransPennine Express. East Midlands Railway offers onboard catering services with a selection of snacks and beverages available for purchase from their Café Bar service. You can enjoy hot drinks, soft drinks, bottled water, and a variety of snacks, but note that hot meals may not be available on all services.

• The seating options on the East Midlands Railway trains include Standard Class and First Class. Standard Class seats are generally comfortable and equipped with tables, while First Class offers larger, more spacious seats and enhanced amenities such as complimentary refreshments. If you're looking for a more comfortable experience, consider upgrading to First Class, especially for a longer journey.

• The main operators on the route from Doncaster to Skegness are East Midlands Railway (eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk) and TransPennine Express (tpexpress.co.uk). Make sure to check their websites for the latest service updates, ticket prices, and any potential disruptions.

🚌 The journey from Doncaster to Skegness by bus takes about 6 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 180 km with 4 transfers along the way. 🗺️ The first leg of the trip involves a bus towards Retford, followed by buses towards Gainsborough, Lincoln, and Horncastle before reaching Skegness bus station, all operated by Stagecoach East Midlands. ⏰ For a quicker route, travelers can opt for a journey lasting 5 hours and 38 minutes with 3 transfers via buses to Gainsborough, Lincoln, and Boston before arriving at Skegness, experiencing diverse landscapes and towns throughout the trip.