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Southport to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southport and Margate takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Southport 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.

5h 30m
Duration
301 mi
Distance
£142
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 59m
£116–205

Southport to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Southport and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southport is at 11:10 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern14h 46m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern5h 18m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 31m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern5h 31m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastSoutheastern4h 35m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southport 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 Southport to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 301.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Margate via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 59m.

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