The average train between Falkirk and Margate takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:17 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Margate. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Margate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
Falkirk to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Falkirk Grahamston station.
Falkirk to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Falkirk to Margate train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Margate is 616 km. The road distance is 815 km.
You can take a train from Falkirk Grahamston to Margate via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h.