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Perth to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Perth and Margate takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Perth 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.

8h 41m
Duration
537 mi
Distance
£237
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via Edinburgh

best
  1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train
  2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain train
  3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
7h 56m
£188–310

Perth to Margate train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Perth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Perth is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Edinburgh Waverley and take an average of 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 52m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 48m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern13h 52m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Caledonian SleeperLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern12h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 59m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 59m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 59m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 51m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 40m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 59m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 53m • 2 changes

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    ScotRailLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Southeastern7h 51m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Perth 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.

Map of how to get from Perth to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 536.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 41m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Margate via Edinburgh Waverley, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 56m.

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