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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Edinburgh
Cheapest price
£116
Average price
£119
Fastest journey
6 h 29 m
Average duration
6 h 50 m
Trains per day
2
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 £119 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £116.
Of the 2 trains that leave Margate for Edinburgh every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 591 km distance in an average of 6 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 10 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 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 £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 19m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £27, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 591 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£122 Average Price | £59 Average Price | £44 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 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m 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 tomorrow, Sunday 30 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:49 Margate | 6h29 | 13:18 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:49 Margate | 7h10 | 14:59 Edinburgh | 0 changesdirect | |
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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 £76 but you can travel from only £27 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 17:56. The fastest train covers the 591 km distance in 6h 44m.
Distance 591 km |
Average train duration 5h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 44m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 17:56 |
Train companies: LNER, Southeastern from Margate to Edinburgh trainsLNER, Southeastern trains will get you between Margate and Edinburgh from £27. 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Edinburgh
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Dining
ATM
Accessibility
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
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Information Desk
- 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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TaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Car RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- You can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: New Street: Long Stay
- Bagel Factory
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- JD Wetherspoon
- The Pasty Shop
- The Beer House
- M&S
- Pret a Manger
- Taxi: Nearest Taxi Ranks are on Market St and Waverley Bridge outside the station.
- Accessible taxis: Taxi ranks are located on Waverley Bridge and also Market Street. Market Street can be accessed step free via available lifts.
- 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.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: At entrance to Public Toilets
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Old Waverley Hotel
- Jurys Inn Edinburgh
- The Scotsman Hotel
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59
- Sun: 07:00 - 23:59
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle storage can be found in the station: by the lift at Platform 2 (37 spaces) Platform 3 (68 Spaces) and adjacent to Platform 19 (86 Spaces). Additional cycle spaces are available in New Street car park (32 spaces).
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information booths are located on the concourse.
- Bus lines: 22, 30, 33, X22, X25, X37
- Train lines: Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail, Transpennine Express
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Waterloo Place, pick up across from Apex Hotel and drop off outside the Apex Hotel.
- Metro: No metro available.
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