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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Margate takes 3h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.

3h 42m
Duration
203 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 22m
£79–173

Birmingham to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 29m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 24m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 12m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 43m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern4h • 1 change

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    West Midlands TrainsSoutheastern4h 22m • 1 change

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 39m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Avanti West CoastSoutheastern3h 29m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Birmingham to Margate? 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.

Map of how to get from Birmingham to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 203.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 22m.

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