There are 3 ways to get from Whitstable to Skegness by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Skegnesstrain
5h£87–162Drive 189.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Whitstable to Skegnesscar 189.3 mi
3h 40m£46–66Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Sleafordtrain
- Take the train from Sleaford to Skegnesstrain
7h 52m£101–197
Whitstable to Skegness by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Skegness is to drive which costs £45 - £70 and takes 3h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Skegness is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Skegness via King's Cross and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Whitstable and Skegness is 222 miles. The road distance is 190.4 miles.
The best way to get from Whitstable to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 5h and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Whitstable to Skegness, including transfers.
Whitstable to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Skegness train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Skegness is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Whitstable to Skegness.
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What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Skegness, England?
You can take a train from Whitstable to Skegness via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Grantham in around 5h.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from King's Cross to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- 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
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £29–60
- 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
- £29–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Peterborough to Sleaford
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sleaford to Skegness
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–80
- Website
- Thameslink
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