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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Preston takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Preston. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 9m
Duration
299 mi
Distance
£125
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Margate to Preston train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Preston at 3:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 1m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 1m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 1m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 1m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 1m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 54m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 22, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 53m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 49m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 50m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate to Preston? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 299 mi
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Preston via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 11m.

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