The average train between Holyhead and Margate takes 5h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Holyhead and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Margate. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Holyhead to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Holyhead to Margate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Holyhead and Margate is 461.5 km. The road distance is 569 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 51m.