The distance between Skegness and Canterbury is around 316km (196 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West.
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Take the bus to Leicester St Margarets Bus Station then London Victoria Coach Station and then to Canterbury.
There are several options for getting from Skegness to Canterbury by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £55 ($65).
The distance between Skegness and Canterbury is around 316km (196 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 214km (133 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Skegness and Canterbury by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Canterbury is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £55 ($65).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Canterbury, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Canterbury. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, South Eastern Trains Service and Thameslink run train services between Skegness and Canterbury. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Skegness and Canterbury. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Skegness to Canterbury. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leicester St Margarets Bus Station and London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
National Express run regular bus services between Skegness and Canterbury. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Canterbury. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Canterbury West. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Canterbury is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 76km (47 miles) from Canterbury. London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Skegness and Canterbury. The distance is around 316km (196 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Skegness to Canterbury is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around £77 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | £77($90) | hourly | 375km (233 miles) |
Train via Sleaford | 3h 55m | £110($130) | every 2 hours | 357km (222 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | £19($23) | 3 times a week | 426km (265 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £55($65) | on demand | 316km (196 miles) |
East Midlands Railways
LNER
Hull Trains
South Eastern Trains Service
Thameslink
The following major airports near Canterbury offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.