The average train between Dartford and Skegness takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Dartford to Skegness. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Dartford and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dartford is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Skegness station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Dartford to Skegness train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Skegness train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Dartford to Skegness train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dartford and Skegness is 188.9 km. The road distance is 291 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 39m.