There are 4 ways to get from Dartford to Skegness by train, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dartford to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
4h 40m£56–103Drive 148.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dartford to Skegnesscar 148.9 mi
2h 59m£38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Bostontrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus 57
5h 33m£49–97Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
- Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
6h 9m£87–118
Dartford to Skegness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Skegness is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Dartford to Skegness is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Skegness via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
The distance between Dartford and Skegness is 182 miles. The road distance is 149.8 miles.
The best way to get from Dartford to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Dartford to Skegness, including transfers.
Dartford to Skegness train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Skegness train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Skegness is 150 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Dartford to Skegness.
Book your Dartford to Skegness train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Dartford, England and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Dartford to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Dartford to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–13
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–55
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–50
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sleaford to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–26
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- 01205 364087
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Brylaine Travel
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 1593+ hotels available in Skegness.



















