Travelling to Skegness

By Rail (Direct Link)
by and Coach.

Day visit to Skegness?

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Postcodes for Navigation Systems

Tourist Information Centre
(& Embassy Centre)
PE25 2UG

Northern Carpark
PE25 1BF

Tower Esplanade Car Park
PE25 3MJ

The Lincolnshire Coast is relatively easy to travel to. The location in Central England is ideal for easy access for most visitors throughout the U.K. Skegness has a reasonable and reliable Rail link. Visitors are recommended to carefully note rail network times, and appreciate that because we are not a mainline station, the frequency of trains may differ to that in City locations.

For visitors arriving by Rail or Coach, both terminals are located on Richmond Drive (adjacent to the railway station). Ample Taxi services operate from this area. There is a regular bus service to Ingoldmells, Chapel St. Leonards, Sutton on Sea and Mablethorpe. Similar services are available to Lincoln and Boston. Bus time table information an be obtained by visiting the Stage Coach web site.

Time tables vary in accordance with the holiday seasons.

For those travelling by car, during the peak season, to avoid heavy traffic, it is advisable to arrive in Skegness as early as possible. Large car parking facilities are located at the North end of the promenade (Seaview Road / North Parade). Other car parks are located adjacent to Skegness Pier and at Tower Esplanade (adjacent to the Clock Tower), and at the south end of Skegness promenade (South Parade). Limited free parking is available on some local roads. In central Skegness, parking is limited to varying time scales. There are no on-road parking meters in Skegness. Coach parking is located on Richmond Drive, adjacent to the railway station. Useful travelling information can be obtained by tuning your car radio to Radio Lincolnshire on 94.9 Mz.

Visitors travelling to Ingoldmells and Chapel St. Leonards from the South (via Boston) may consider taking the A16 from Boston rather than the A52 coastal route. Travel to the Junction of A158, close to the village of Partney. Follow the signposts to Skegness. At Gunby roundabout (shortly after the village of Candlesby) take the third exit to Skegness, but keep in the left side lane. This will filter into rural roads, through the village of Orby and will join the A52 to the north of Ingoldmells village. This route will avoid the necessity of travelling through Skegness town centre, which may become very congested at peak times. This route may also be taken to Skegness, but access the right hand lane after Gunby roundabout.

The Lincolnshire coastline is not blessed with the finest roads in the country. Please beware of occasional sharp bends, in particular on the A52 (Boston to Skegness).

We are frequently requested to forward information relating to exercising dogs on Skegness beach. Skegness welcomes responsible visitors with dogs, and the miles of open golden beach is a haven for exercise to both dogs and owners. If you are reserving accommodation, please check with the establishment that dogs are accepted and welcomed. Please note that from 1st May to 30th September, there are some restricted areas where dogs are not permitted and other areas where dogs must be kept on a lead. For more information, please click this link for maps.To the south, please observe restrictions at Gibraltar Point Nature Reserve.