The average train between Runcorn and Margate takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. There is an hourly train service from Runcorn 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 hourly between Runcorn and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Runcorn is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Runcorn to Margate. However, there are services departing from Runcorn station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Runcorn to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Runcorn station.
Runcorn to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Runcorn to Margate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Runcorn and Margate is 354.4 km. The road distance is 436 km.
You can take a train from Runcorn to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 4m.