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.
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.

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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
Birmingham to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Birmingham to Margate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Birmingham and Margate is 256.3 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 22m.