The average train between Skegness and Kent takes 5h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Kent. 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 Skegness and Kent. 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 Kent at 5:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Kent? 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 Skegness to Kent. However, there are services departing from Skegness station and arriving at Kent station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
Skegness to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Skegness station.
Skegness to Kent train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Skegness to Kent train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Skegness and Kent is 212.4 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Skegness to Lenham via Grantham, London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 4h 19m.