The average train between Liverpool and Margate takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool 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 hourly between Liverpool and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Margate. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Liverpool to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Liverpool to Margate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Liverpool and Margate is 372.2 km. The road distance is 456 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 23m.