The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Margate takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Margate. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Margate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Margate is 332.2 km. The road distance is 457 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Margate via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 37m.