The average train between Hinckley and Margate takes 3h 50m and the fastest train takes 3h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Hinckley 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 Hinckley and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hinckley is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Leicester and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hinckley to Margate. However, there are services departing from Hinckley station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Hinckley to Margate train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leicester station.
Hinckley to Margate train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Hinckley to Margate train tickets online with Cross Country, East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Hinckley and Margate is 228.9 km. The road distance is 328 km.
You can take a train from Hinckley to Margate via Leicester and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 28m.