The average train between Margate and Scarborough takes 5h 45m 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.
Trains run hourly between Margate and Scarborough. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Scarborough at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Scarborough. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Scarborough station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
Margate to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Scarborough train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Scarborough station.
Book your Margate to Scarborough train tickets online with Southeastern, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Margate and Scarborough is 344 km. The road distance is 515 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Scarborough via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and York in around 4h 54m.