The average train between Middlesbrough and Margate takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough to Margate. 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 Middlesbrough and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 55m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Middlesbrough to Margate? 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 Middlesbrough to Margate. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Margate station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Middlesbrough to Margate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Margate train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Margate train tickets online with TransPennine Express, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Margate is 396.2 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Middlesbrough to Margate via York, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h.