Margate to Scarborough Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Scarborough takes 5h 47m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Scarborough. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 47m
Duration: 320 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 56m

£109–192

Margate to Scarborough train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 12:00 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:49 PM → 11:53 PM
5h 4m • 2 changes
9:49 PM → 12:00 PM
Arrives next day
15h 11m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:46 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
8:49 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
9:49 AM → 3:00 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 4:00 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:13 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 46m • 2 changes
7:15 AM → 12:00 PM
4h 45m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 1:00 PM
5h 14m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 2:00 PM
5h 13m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate to Scarborough? 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.