- Must visit
Museum of Liverpool
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Cheapest price
$112
Average price
$134
Fastest journey
4 h 37 m
Average duration
4 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
372 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Liverpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Liverpool will cost around $134 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $112.
Of the 2 trains that leave Margate for Liverpool on Wed, Jun 24, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 24 the direct trains cover the 372 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
On Wed, Jun 24 the slowest trains will take 4 h 40 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.




Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Margate to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $36. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, and a train costs an average of $112.
Distance: 231 miles (372 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$140 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $106 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 4h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 3m Average total duration 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Liverpool:
A bus is $100 (€82) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Liverpool costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 33m.
You'll arrive about 1h 31m sooner (4h 7m by train vs 5h 38m by car). Tickets start at around $140 (€115) compared to roughly $106 (€87) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Liverpool trains for today, Tuesday, June 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 AM Margate | 4h04 | 11:04 AM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:15 AM Margate | 5h44 | 12:59 PM Liverpool | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:46 AM Margate | 4h18 | 12:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:47 AM Margate | 4h17 | 1:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:47 AM Margate | 4h17 | 2:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 10:49 AM Margate | 4h15 | 3:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 11:49 AM Margate | 4h15 | 4:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 12:49 PM Margate | 4h15 | 5:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 1:49 PM Margate | 4h15 | 6:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 2:49 PM Margate | 4h16 | 7:05 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 3:44 PM Margate | 4h21 | 8:05 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 4:49 PM Margate | 4h17 | 9:06 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 5:49 PM Margate | 4h15 | 10:04 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 6:47 PM Margate | 4h18 | 11:05 PM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 7:49 PM Margate | 4h58 | 12:47 AM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:49 PM Margate | 10h12 | 7:01 AM Liverpool | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:49 PM Margate | 9h43 | 7:32 AM Liverpool | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:49 PM Margate | 11h15 | 9:04 AM Liverpool | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 24 | |||||
![]() | 6:46 AM Margate | 4h37 | 11:23 AM Liverpool | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Margate to Liverpool run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $112 (€92) but you can travel from only $36 (€30) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 19:49. The fastest train covers the 231 miles (372 km) distance in 4h 23m.
Distance 231 miles (372 km) |
Average train duration 4h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price $112 (€92) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 23m |
First train 4:33 AM |
Last train 7:49 PM |
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Discover the best of Liverpool — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Liverpool trip today.
Flagship city museum on the waterfront covering Liverpool’s social history, port heritage, music, and global influence.
Renowned public gallery with European old masters, Victorian works, and strong collections of painting, sculpture, and decorative art.
Leading modern and contemporary art gallery known for major exhibitions and national collection displays at the Royal Albert Dock.
Iconic waterfront promenade with Mersey views, the Three Graces, and some of the city’s best photo spots.
Scenic walking route along the Mersey connecting major sights, museums, and open views across the river.
Creative district filled with street art, warehouses, music venues, and photogenic corners popular with younger visitors.
Liverpool’s signature stew made with slow-cooked beef or lamb, potatoes, carrots and onions. It is the city’s best-known traditional dish and gave Liverpudlians the nickname Scousers.
A meat-free version of Scouse made with potatoes, carrots, onions and sometimes pearl barley or lentils. It reflects the city’s working-class food traditions.
A traditional Liverpool bread pudding made from leftover bread, dried fruit, spices and tea, usually served with custard. It is a nostalgic local dessert found in cafés and bakeries.
Refined fine-dining restaurant in a grand Victorian setting, known for modern British tasting menus and polished service.
Well-known food hall in the Baltic Triangle with a lively atmosphere and a range of street-food traders, bars and communal seating.
Upscale restaurant with city views, serving modern British dishes, seafood and afternoon tea in a stylish atmosphere.
Moderate by UK standards. Pubs, cafés, and transport are fairly priced, while hotels and waterfront dining cost more on weekends and during football matches.
Service charge may be added in restaurants; if not, tip 10-12.5% for good service. No tip needed for pubs at the bar. Round up taxi fares or add about 10%.
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Liverpool Lime Street, Liverpool -> Liverpool ONE Bus Station, Liverpool
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to Liverpool 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 Liverpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Margate to Liverpool trains use the Margate to Liverpool Lime Street station pair, with some services arriving at Liverpool James Street. Use this guide to compare Margate and Liverpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Margate.
ATMs are available at Margate.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
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.
Liverpool Lime Street 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, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Liverpool Central has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool Central.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool Central. ATMs are available at Liverpool Central.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool Central. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Liverpool Central: Parking, WC.
Available at Liverpool Central: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Central: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” All platforms can be accessed via lift, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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