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Margate to Skegness trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Skegness takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Margate 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.

5h 37m
Duration
253 mi
Distance
£136
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Margate 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
5h 12m
£106–193

Margate to Skegness train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Margate and Skegness. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Skegness at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 253.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 12m.

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