The average train between Southport and Margate takes 5h 27m 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.
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 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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.
No, there is no direct train from Southport to Margate. However, there are services departing from Southport station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
Southport to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Southport to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Southport to Margate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Southport and Margate is 389.6 km. The road distance is 485 km.
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 58m.