The average train between Lincoln and Margate takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Lincoln 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 every 2 hours between Lincoln and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lincoln is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark North Gate and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Lincoln to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lincoln station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Lincoln to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newark North Gate station.
Lincoln to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Lincoln to Margate train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Lincoln and Margate is 243.3 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Lincoln Central to Margate via Newark North Gate, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 47m.