Skegness to Margate Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Margate takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Skegness to Margate. 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 29m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain
Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain

4h 43m

£91–172

Skegness to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Skegness and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Skegness is at 9:19 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:16 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 4:59 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
1:15 PM → 6:09 PM
4h 54m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:59 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:18 AM → 2:56 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
11:16 AM → 4:09 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
12:16 PM → 4:56 PM
4h 40m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 6:56 PM
4h 41m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:16 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 53m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Skegness to Margate? 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.