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There are 8 ways to get from Southport to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    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 58m
    £117–227

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    9h 20m
    £73–142

  3. Drive 296.8 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Margatecar car 296.8 mi
    5h 7m
    £73–105

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane MAN - LHR
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    6h 18m
    £130–414

  5. Train via Liverpool Central

    1. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to London Eustontrain train Liverpool Lime Street - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    5h 44m
    £121–238

  6. Fly Liverpool to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane LPL - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    8h 23m
    £112–275

  7. Fly Liverpool to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane LPL - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    8h 24m
    £118–313

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Southampton Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Southport to Boltontrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain train
    4. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    7h 52m
    £153–343

Southport to Margate by train and foot

Calendar207Weekly Services
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 58m.

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