4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£373
Average price
£373
Fastest journey
7 h 55 m
Average duration
8 h 9 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
591 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Edinburgh is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Edinburgh will cost around £373 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £373.
To travel from Margate to Edinburgh you need to make at least 2 changes.
6:157h55Margate14:10Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes- 7:157h55Margate15:10Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 7:468h21Margate16:07Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 8:478h22Margate17:09Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 9:478h22Margate18:09Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 6:157h55Margate14:10Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 7:157h55Margate15:10Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 11:498h16Margate20:05Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 14:498h18Margate23:07Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
- 12:498h20Margate21:09Edinburgh£3731One-way2 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Margate to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £72.
Distance: 591 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£92 Average Price | £49 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 35m Average total duration 12h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 1h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Margate to Edinburgh train times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Edinburgh trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:49 Margate | 8h18 | 23:07 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 20:49 Margate | 14h19 | 11:08 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 21:49 Margate | 14h23 | 12:12 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| Wednesday 15 July | |||||
| 6:15 Margate | 7h55 | 14:10 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 7:15 Margate | 7h55 | 15:10 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 7:46 Margate | 8h21 | 16:07 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 8:47 Margate | 8h22 | 17:09 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 9:47 Margate | 8h22 | 18:09 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 10:49 Margate | 8h22 | 19:11 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 11:49 Margate | 8h16 | 20:05 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 12:49 Margate | 8h20 | 21:09 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
| 13:49 Margate | 8h25 | 22:14 Edinburgh | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Edinburgh
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Trains from Margate to Edinburgh run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £72 but you can travel from only £21 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 591 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 591 km |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £72 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 4:33 |
Last train 18:30 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: London North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Southeastern from Margate to Edinburgh trainsLondon North Eastern Railway, Lumo, Southeastern trains will get you between Margate and Edinburgh from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Margate to Edinburgh train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Edinburgh
Most Margate to Edinburgh trains use the Margate to Edinburgh Waverley station pair. Use this guide to compare Margate and Edinburgh train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Margate station do trains to Edinburgh leave from?
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. Information desks are 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.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: 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.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
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