The average train between Perth and Margate takes 8h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Perth 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 every 2 hours between Perth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Perth to Margate. However, there are services departing from Perth station and arriving at Margate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 48m.
Perth to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Perth station.
Perth to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Perth to Margate train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Perth and Margate is 640.3 km. The road distance is 864 km.
You can take a train from Perth to Margate via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 56m.