Preston to Margate Trains

Preston to Margate trains

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The average train between Preston and Margate takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Preston 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.

4h 56m
Duration: 299 mi
Distance: £144
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

4h 16m

£107–217

Preston to Margate train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Preston and Margate. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
11:00 AM → 2:59 PM
3h 59m • 1 change
1:00 PM → 5:09 PM
4h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:59 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:59 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:59 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

3:15 AM → 8:59 AM
5h 44m • 1 change
5:33 AM → 9:59 AM
4h 26m • 1 change
6:58 AM → 10:59 AM
4h 1m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 12:59 PM
3h 58m • 1 change
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