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How to get fromSkegness to Folkestoneby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Skegness to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to King's Crosstrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    4h 24m
    £94–173

  2. Drive 198.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skegness to Folkestonecar car 198.1 mi
    3h 49m
    £49–70

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus bus B7x / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus bus X12
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    5h 42m
    £63–174

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Skegness to Sleafordtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sleaford to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to London Bridgetrain train
    4. Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    8h 52m
    £94–222

Skegness to Folkestone by train

Calendar95Weekly Trains
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket£94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Skegness to Folkestone Central via Grantham, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 24m.

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