The distance between Skegness and Dover is around 343km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Skegness to Dover 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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Take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory.
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There are several options for getting from Skegness to Dover by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £76 ($90) and will take around 3h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).
The distance between Skegness and Dover is around 343km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 235km (146 miles)
It takes around 3h 45m to get from Skegness and Dover by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Skegness to Dover is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Skegness and Dover, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £76 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Skegness and Dover. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Skegness to Dover. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Grantham, London Kings Cross and St Pancras International. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.
East Midlands Railways, LNER, Hull Trains, South Eastern Trains Service and Thameslink run train services between Skegness and Dover. Trains depart every 3 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.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Skegness and Dover. We recommend that you drive to Dover. instead which will take 3h 45m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Skegness to Dover. We recommend that you take the train to Grantham then London Kings Cross and then to Dover Priory. instead which will take 3h 45m.
The closest major airport to Dover is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 97km (61 miles) from Dover. Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) and London Stansted Airport (STN) (STN) 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 Dover. The distance is around 343km (213 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 Skegness to Dover is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 45m | £76($90) | every 3 hours | 386km (240 miles) |
Train via Grantham | 4h 25m | £79($95) | hourly | 388km (241 miles) |
Train via Sleaford | 4h 55m | £110($135) | every 2 hours | 370km (230 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | £59($70) | on demand | 343km (213 miles) |
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Hull Trains
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Thameslink
The following major airports near Dover offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.