The average train between Manchester and Margate takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester 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 Manchester and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Manchester to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Manchester to Margate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Manchester and Margate is 338.8 km. The road distance is 441 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m.