The average train between Durham and Margate takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Durham to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Durham to Margate train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Durham and Margate is 426.2 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Margate via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m.