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How to get fromFolkestone to Skegnessby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    4h 40m
    £95–173

  2. Drive 199.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Folkestone to Skegnesscar car 199.9 mi
    3h 51m
    £49–71

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus bus X12
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Dorothy Avenuebus bus 57
    5h 38m
    £64–171

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to New Cross Gate Stationbus bus 007
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain train
    4. Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain train
    9h 6m
    £94–228

Folkestone to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 40m.

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