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Skegness to Folkestone trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Folkestone takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Folkestone. 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 17m
Duration
232 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
  2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
4h 24m
£94–173

Skegness to Folkestone train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 8:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Folkestone Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m.

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