The average train between Leicester and Margate takes 3h 5m 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.
Trains run hourly between Leicester and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:19 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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Leicester to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Leicester to Margate train tickets online with East Midlands Railways and Southeastern.
The distance between Leicester and Margate is 221.9 km. The road distance is 304 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 56m.
