The average train between Margate and Southport takes 5h 16m and the fastest train takes 4h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Southport. 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 Southport. 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 Southport at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 38m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Southport? 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 Southport. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Southport station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
Margate to Southport train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Southport train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Wigan North Western station.
Book your Margate to Southport train tickets online with Southeastern, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Margate and Southport is 389.6 km. The road distance is 485 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Southport via London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 57m.