Leicester to Margate Trains

Leicester to Margate trains

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The average train between Leicester and Margate takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 37m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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.

3h 6m
Duration: 189 mi
Distance: £114
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 57m

£95–163

Leicester to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Leicester and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, September 13, 2026

8:59 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
3h 9m • 1 change
9:41 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
10h 36m • 1 change

Departing Monday, September 14, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, September 15, 2026

6:02 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 57m • 1 change
6:10 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:00 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:13 AM → 10:12 AM
2h 59m • 1 change
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