What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Skegness?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Skegness is to bus and train which costs £40 - £100 and takes 7h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Skegness?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Skegness via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Margate to Skegness?

The distance between Margate and Skegness is 255 miles. The road distance is 206.2 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Skegness without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 5h 13m and costs £95 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Skegness?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Margate to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Skegness train from?

Margate to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Where does the Margate to Skegness train arrive?

Margate to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Skegness is 206 miles. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Margate to Skegness.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Skegness?

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1822+ hotels available in Skegness.

Margate to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h 13m
£95–174
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 022
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Bus Stationbus X12
7h 53m
£41–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Kings Lynntrain
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 505
7h 53m
£100–177
Drive 205 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Skegnesscar 205 mi
3h 56m
£51–74

Margate to Skegness by train

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5h 13mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.4 mi
Duration: 5h 13m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h 13m.

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