The average train between Sunderland and Margate takes 5h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Sunderland 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 Sunderland and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Newcastle and take an average of 5h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Margate. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
Sunderland to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Newcastle station.
Sunderland to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Sunderland to Margate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Southeastern.
The distance between Sunderland and Margate is 433 km. The road distance is 595 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Margate via Newcastle, London Kings Cross, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 13m.