The average train between Grimsby and Margate takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Grimsby 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 Grimsby and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Grimsby is at 9:34 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Grimsby to Margate. However, there are services departing from Grimsby station and arriving at Margate station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Grimsby to Margate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Grimsby Town station.
Grimsby to Margate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Grimsby to Margate train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Grimsby and Margate is 262.2 km. The road distance is 474 km.
You can take a train from Grimsby Town to Margate via Doncaster, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 42m.