Skegness to Margate Trains

Skegness to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Skegness and Margate takes 5h 28m 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 28m
Duration: 253 mi
Distance: £122
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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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 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:15 PM → 6:50 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
3:13 PM → 8:14 PM
5h 1m • 2 changes
4:15 PM → 9:13 PM
4h 58m • 2 changes
5:24 PM → 9:59 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 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 Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
8:17 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 42m • 2 changes
9:18 AM → 2:09 PM
4h 51m • 2 changes
10:16 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 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 12, 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Skegness to Margate train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:15 PM → 6:50 PM

3:13 PM → 8:14 PM

4:15 PM → 9:13 PM

5:24 PM → 9:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM

8:17 AM → 12:59 PM

9:16 AM → 2:09 PM

10:16 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM

8:17 AM → 12:59 PM

9:18 AM → 2:09 PM

10:16 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:18 AM → 2:56 PM

11:16 AM → 4:09 PM

12:16 PM → 4:56 PM

2:15 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM

8:17 AM → 12:59 PM

9:16 AM → 2:09 PM

10:16 AM → 2:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Skegness to Grantham

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Trip Overview

Train

Skegness to Margate train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

2:15 PM → 6:50 PM

3:13 PM → 8:14 PM

4:15 PM → 9:13 PM

5:24 PM → 9:59 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM

8:17 AM → 12:59 PM

9:16 AM → 2:09 PM

10:16 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM

8:17 AM → 12:59 PM

9:18 AM → 2:09 PM

10:16 AM → 2:59 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

10:18 AM → 2:56 PM

11:16 AM → 4:09 PM

12:16 PM → 4:56 PM

2:15 PM → 6:56 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:05 AM → 12:09 PM

8:17 AM → 12:59 PM

9:16 AM → 2:09 PM

10:16 AM → 2:59 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Skegness to Grantham

Train from Skegness to Sleaford

Train from Sleaford to Peterborough

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