Margate to Southport Trains

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: £137
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
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4h 57m

£117–203

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 Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:46 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
9:47 AM → 2:30 PM
4h 43m • 2 changes
10:49 AM → 3:25 PM
4h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:37 AM → 10:30 AM
4h 53m • 2 changes
6:45 AM → 11:25 AM
4h 40m • 2 changes
7:46 AM → 12:30 PM
4h 44m • 2 changes
8:47 AM → 1:25 PM
4h 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.