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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Manchester takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 3h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 10m
Duration
274 mi
Distance
£130
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain train London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 8m
£107–183

Margate to Manchester train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast4h 4m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 58m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 57m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 42m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 52m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 55m • 1 change

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    SoutheasternAvanti West Coast3h 59m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate to Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Margate to Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 273.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 8m.

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