Carlisle to Margate Trains

Carlisle to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Carlisle and Margate takes 6h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Carlisle 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.

6h 10m
Duration: 388 mi
Distance: £180
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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

5h 28m

£143–264

Carlisle to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Carlisle and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 6h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, September 9, 2026

6:46 PM → 1:10 AM
Arrives next day
6h 24m • 1 change
8:08 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
12h 9m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, September 10, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:59 AM
7h 14m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:59 AM
7h 4m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, September 11, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:59 AM
7h 14m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:59 AM
7h 4m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 15m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, September 12, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:59 AM
7h 14m • 1 change
2:54 AM → 9:59 AM
7h 4m • 1 change
5:45 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 13m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 11:59 AM
5h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

10:50 AM → 4:09 PM
5h 19m • 1 change
11:48 AM → 5:56 PM
6h 8m • 1 change
12:49 PM → 6:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
1:49 PM → 7:56 PM
6h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

1:45 AM → 8:59 AM
7h 14m • 1 change
3:00 AM → 9:59 AM
6h 58m • 1 change
5:43 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 15m • 1 change

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