The average train between Margate and Accrington takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Accrington. 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 Margate and Accrington. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Accrington at 6:01 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Accrington? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Accrington. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Accrington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Margate to Accrington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Accrington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Margate to Accrington train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Accrington is 365.5 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Accrington via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 5h 11m.