Blackpool to Margate Trains

Blackpool to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Blackpool and Margate takes 5h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool 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.

5h 25m
Duration: 316 mi
Distance: £153
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

£111–237

Blackpool to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Blackpool and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 5h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

9:25 AM → 1:59 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 2:59 PM
4h 34m • 2 changes
11:24 AM → 3:59 PM
4h 35m • 2 changes
12:25 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:59 AM
5h • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:59 AM
5h • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

4:59 AM → 9:59 AM
5h • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 37m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 11:59 AM
4h 38m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 12:59 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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