The average train between Dundee and Margate takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 26m. There is a train service every few hours from Dundee 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 Dundee and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dundee is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dundee to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dundee station and arriving at Margate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Dundee to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dundee station.
Dundee to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Dundee to Margate train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dundee and Margate is 633.4 km. The road distance is 867 km.
You can take a train from Dundee to Margate via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 53m.