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Trip Summary
You can pick from 2 daily train trips between Dundee and Margate. The average train journey from Dundee to Margate takes 8 hours and 32 minutes, but some ScotRail + Connections train trips are as short as 8 hours and 29 minutes.
| Distance | 393 mi (632 km) |
| Fastest train | 8h 29m |
| Lowest price | £187.93 |
| Most frequent service | London North Eastern Railway + Connections |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Dundee to Margate?
2 train services operate from Dundee to Margate. However, each train line only offers one daily trip.
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| London North Eastern Railway + Connections | 1 | 8h 35m | £187.93 |
| ScotRail + Connections | 1 | 8h 29m | £187.93 |
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is a privately-owned train company that operates passenger services on behalf of the UK government. LNER manages the prestigious East Coast mainline route, connecting London King's Cross Station to various cities, including Leeds, Bradford, and Hull. With a comprehensive network of 55 stations and a fleet of approximately 75 trains, LNER facilitates numerous daily journeys, offering standard and first-class ticket options.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Dundee and Margate is approximately 393 miles, or 632 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 8 hours and 32 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 8 hours and 29 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Thursday tends to be the busiest day of the week with travelers taking trains from Dundee to Margate. Ticket price also tend to be more expensive on Thursday than other days. If you are hoping to have more room on the train and even save some change check out travel options on Thursday instead, as less people travel then and deals are more likely to be found.
The earliest train departs Dundee at 14:00 while the last train of the day leaves at 16:00. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
Trains leave the station in Dundee twice a day, so there are a couple of options depending on your preferred travel time. However, there are no direct trains. This means that you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train at some point during your journey. You will need to remember to bring your carry-on luggage with you when you change trains. Depending on the carrier's policy, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Dundee?
Main departure station: Dundee Train Station
There is one train station in Dundee.
All train stations in Dundee:
Dundee Train Station
Where is the train station in Margate?
Main arrival station: Margate Station
Margate has one train station.
Train stations in Margate:
Margate Station
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