The average train between Margate and Durham takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Durham. 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 Durham. 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 Durham at 9:18 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Durham. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Durham station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Margate to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Durham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Margate to Durham train tickets online with Southeastern and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Margate and Durham is 426.2 km. The road distance is 554 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Durham via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 4h 55m.