Train Chester to Margate from £126 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Margate takes 3h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Chester to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 55m
Duration: 269 mi
Distance: £126
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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4h 7m

£104–193

Chester to Margate train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Chester and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 5:32 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:32 PM → 8:09 PM
3h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:14 AM → 2:56 PM
4h 42m • 1 change
11:28 AM → 3:08 PM
3h 40m • 1 change
12:32 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
1:32 PM → 5:08 PM
3h 36m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, May 7, 2026

6:24 AM → 10:12 AM
3h 48m • 1 change
7:32 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
8:32 AM → 12:09 PM
3h 37m • 1 change
9:32 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 27m • 1 change
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