Train Margate to Edinburgh from £181 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Edinburgh takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Edinburgh. 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 15m
Duration: 481 mi
Distance: £181
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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£154–256

Margate to Edinburgh train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:49 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
10:49 AM → 4:36 PM
5h 47m • 1 change
11:49 AM → 5:32 PM
5h 43m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 6:38 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:50 AM → 1:36 PM
5h 46m • 1 change
8:50 AM → 2:35 PM
5h 45m • 1 change
9:50 AM → 3:38 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
10:50 AM → 4:38 PM
5h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 55m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:40 AM → 11:35 AM
5h 55m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 12:27 PM
6h 12m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 12:34 PM
5h 49m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 1:29 PM
6h 14m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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