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Dunfermline to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dunfermline and Margate takes 7h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dunfermline 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.

7h 47m
Duration
497 mi
Distance
£223
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
7h
£182–285

Dunfermline to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Dunfermline and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunfermline is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern12h 50m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern12h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 47m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 47m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 47m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 47m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern6h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dunfermline 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.

Map of how to get from Dunfermline to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 497.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Dunfermline, Scotland and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Dunfermline Town to Margate via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h.

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