How to travel from Dover to Skegness, United Kingdom

The distance between Dover and Skegness is around 345km (214 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Dover to Skegness by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to St Pancras International then Grantham and then to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Skegness.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Distance345km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dover and Skegness

There are several options for getting from Dover to Skegness by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 3h 45m.

The distance between Dover and Skegness is around 345km (214 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Dover and Skegness by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dover to Skegness is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Dover and Skegness, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dover and Skegness. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dover to Skegness. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Grantham. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railways and Thameslink run train services between Dover and Skegness. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dover and Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dover to Skegness. We recommend that you take the train to St Pancras International then Grantham and then to Skegness. instead which will take 3h 45m.

The closest major airport to Skegness is Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Skegness. Norwich International Airport (NWI) (NWI) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dover and Skegness. The distance is around 345km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dover to Skegness is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Dover to Skegness

Compare travel optionsbetween Dover and Skegness

Transport options from Dover to Skegness
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
3h 45m
£76($90)
every 2 hours386km (240 miles)
Train via London Bridge4h 20m
£79($95)
every 2 hours388km (241 miles)
Train via London Bridge4h 55m
£110($135)
every 2 hours370km (230 miles)
Drive
3h 45m
£60($71)
on demand345km (214 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Dover and Skegness

Train operators

Airports near Skegness

The following major airports near Skegness offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

HUY
Humberside Airport (HUY)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Skegness
NWI
Norwich International Airport (NWI)
International Airport
Distance
83km (52 miles) from Skegness
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
96km (60 miles) from Skegness