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Margate to Southport trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Southport takes 5h 17m 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.

5h 17m
Duration
301 mi
Distance
£143
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 Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
4h 57m
£117–204

Margate to Southport train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Southport. 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 Southport at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited10h 54m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 50m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited5h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 40m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 44m • 2 changes

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    SoutheasternAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 38m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Margate to Southport.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 301.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

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.

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