The average train between Fife and Margate takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Fife 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 Fife and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Fife is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Fife 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.
No, there is no direct train from Fife to Margate. However, there are services departing from Fife station and arriving at Margate station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Fife to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Cupar station.
Fife to Margate train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Fife to Margate train tickets online with ScotRail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Fife and Margate is 621 km. The road distance is 844 km.
You can take a train from Cupar to Margate via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 31m.