The average train between Blackburn and Margate takes 5h 22m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackburn 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 Blackburn and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackburn is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Blackburn 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.
No, there is no direct train from Blackburn to Margate. However, there are services departing from Blackburn station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
Blackburn to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Blackburn to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Blackburn to Margate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Blackburn and Margate is 371.1 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Blackburn to Margate via Preston, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 5m.