There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Skegness by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
4h 39m£82–153Drive 199.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Skegnesscar 199.9 mi
3h 52m£51–73Train, bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 505
8h 24m£89–159
Folkestone to Skegness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Skegness is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Skegness via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Folkestone and Skegness is 234 miles. The road distance is 201.1 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 4h 39m and costs £80 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Folkestone to Skegness, including transfers.
Folkestone to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Skegness is 201 miles. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Folkestone to Skegness.
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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 39m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
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
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Northern
Train from King's Cross to Kings Lynn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- Great Northern
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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