Dover to Skegness Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dover and Skegness takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover 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.

4h 43m
Duration: 240 mi
Distance: £112
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain

4h 53m

£86–159

Dover to Skegness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dover and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:45 AM → 3:55 PM
4h 9m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 4:53 PM
4h 5m • 2 changes
1:48 PM → 5:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
2:48 PM → 6:56 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:42 AM → 9:54 AM
4h 12m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 9m • 2 changes
8:48 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 6m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:46 AM → 10:54 AM
4h 8m • 2 changes
8:45 AM → 12:54 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
11:45 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 8m • 2 changes
12:48 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 11m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dover to Skegness? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.