The cheapest and fastest trains from Burnley to Margate
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£85
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 49 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
363 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Burnley to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Burnley to Margate will cost around £85 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 1 trains that leave Burnley for Margate every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 363 km distance in an average of 5 h 49 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 49 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 49 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Burnley to Margate
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Burnley to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £87.
Distance: 363 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£87 Average Price | £32 Average Price Cheapest | £76 Average Price |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration 10h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Burnley to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Burnley to Margate trains for today, Saturday 10 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:22 Burnley | 5h37 | 11:59 Margate | 2 changes | |
![]() | 07:21 Burnley | 5h38 | 12:59 Margate | 2 changes | |
![]() | 08:22 Burnley | 5h37 | 13:59 Margate | 2 changes | |
![]() | 09:22 Burnley | 5h37 | 14:59 Margate | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:22 Burnley | 5h37 | 15:59 Margate | 2 changes |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Burnley to Margate
Trains from Burnley to Margate run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £87 but you can travel from only £32 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 18:15. The fastest train covers the 363 km distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 363 km |
Average train duration 4h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £87 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 20m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 18:15 |
Train companies: LNER, Northern Trains Limited from Burnley to Margate trainsLNER, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Burnley and Margate from £32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Burnley to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Burnley to Margate by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Burnley and Margate
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:45 - 21:45 Sunday 09:00 - 17:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, No access problems for mobility impaired customers as the access to the platforms is via the ramps.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: ACCESSIBLE TOILET AVAILABLE DURING TICKET OFFICE HOURS
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Entrance to Station Car Park on Halstead St
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday 06:30 - 13:30 Saturday,Sunday Closed
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category A station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access from car park up 20 metre ramp or up 4 steps. 25 mm brick lip at base of ramp. Access from Railway Street up 18 steps with rest platform and handrail.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Curzon St adjacent to Railway Bridge
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 country end
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
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