The average train between Aberdeen and Margate takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 8h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Aberdeen 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 Aberdeen and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aberdeen is at 9:43 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 9h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Margate. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen station and arriving at Margate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 43m.
Aberdeen to Margate train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Aberdeen station.
Aberdeen to Margate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Aberdeen to Margate train tickets online with Cross Country, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Aberdeen and Margate is 679.3 km. The road distance is 980 km.
You can take a train from Aberdeen to Margate via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 8h 55m.