Train Edinburgh to Margate from £182 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Margate takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 5h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

6h 26m
Duration: 481 mi
Distance: £182
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£153–258

Edinburgh to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:00 PM → 6:50 PM
5h 50m • 1 change
2:00 PM → 8:05 PM
6h 5m • 1 change
3:00 PM → 8:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
4:00 PM → 9:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 12:09 PM
6h 19m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 12:09 PM
6h 19m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:37 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 22m • 1 change
5:50 AM → 12:09 PM
6h 19m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 12:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
8:00 AM → 1:59 PM
5h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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