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Folkestone to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Skegness takes 4h 43m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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
232 mi
Distance
£123
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
  3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
4h 40m
£95–172

Folkestone to Skegness train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Folkestone and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 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.

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Map of how to get from Folkestone to Skegness.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 40m.

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