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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
£135
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 Margatetrain train
4h 40m
£103–193

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 8:19 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 253.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Margate via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 40m.

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