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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kent to Skegness by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Ashford International

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    1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 55m
    £92–170

  2. Drive 176.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Skegnesscar car 176.6 mi
    3h 29m
    £43–62

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International 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 B7x / ...
    5h 59m
    £58–147

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain train
    5h 21m
    £86–160

  5. Train, bus via King's Lynn

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain train
    3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus 505
    8h 11m
    £80–168

Kent to Skegness by train

Calendar82Weekly Trains
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket£92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Skegness via Ashford International, London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 4h 55m.

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