The average train between Margate and Blackpool takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Blackpool. 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 Blackpool. 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 Blackpool at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Blackpool station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Margate to Blackpool train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Blackpool train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Margate to Blackpool train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Blackpool is 403.7 km. The road distance is 509 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Blackpool North via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, and Preston in around 4h 44m.