The average train between Kent and Skegness takes 4h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kent 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 Kent and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 2:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Kent is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Skegness at 8:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



4h 40m • 3 changes



4h 40m • 3 changes



4h 43m • 3 changes



4h 11m • 3 changes



6h 50m • 3 changes



4h 19m • 3 changes



4h 5m • 3 changes



4h 6m • 3 changes



6h 50m • 3 changes



4h 19m • 3 changes



4h 5m • 3 changes



4h 6m • 3 changes



6h 50m • 3 changes



4h 19m • 3 changes



4h 5m • 3 changes



4h 6m • 3 changes



6h 50m • 3 changes



4h 19m • 3 changes



4h 5m • 3 changes



4h 6m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Kent 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Kent station and arriving at Skegness station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Kent to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Kent to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Skegness station.
Book your Kent to Skegness train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kent and Skegness is 212.4 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Lenham to Skegness via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 53m.