The average train between Margate and Chester takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Chester. 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 every 2 hours between Margate and Chester. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Chester at 10:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Chester. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Chester station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Margate to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Margate to Chester train tickets online with Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Margate and Chester is 353.7 km. The road distance is 433 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 44m.