The average train between Margate and Fife takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Fife. 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 Fife. 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 Fife at 11:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 15m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Fife? 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 Fife. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Fife station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Margate to Fife train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Fife train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cupar station.
Book your Margate to Fife train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Margate and Fife is 621 km. The road distance is 844 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Cupar via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 7h 26m.