The average train between Margate and Gateshead takes 4h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Gateshead. 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 Margate and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 9:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Gateshead station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
Margate to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Gateshead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Margate to Gateshead train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Margate and Gateshead is 445.1 km. The road distance is 576 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Newcastle via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 23m.