How to get from London to Margate
On Routavio you can compare the ways from London to Margate by price and travel time.
- 105 km as the crow flies
- 40 train departures a day with Southeastern
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Route details last verified on 22 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from London to Margate: train. The two cities are about 105 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 22 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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105 km
London to Margate: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1London → MargatetrainSoutheastern·1h 19m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from London to Margate
Southeastern runs 40 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:37 and the last at 17:04.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeasterntrain | 40 | 06:37 | 17:04 |
All departures
- 06:37
- 07:04
- 07:20
- 07:34
- 07:39
- 08:04
- 08:20
- 08:33
- 08:40
- 09:07
- 09:20
- 09:34
- 09:36
- 10:07
- 10:20
- 10:34
- 10:40
- 11:07
- 11:20
- 11:34
- 11:37
- 12:04
- 12:20
- 12:34
- 12:40
- 13:07
- 13:20
- 13:34
- 13:40
- 14:04
- 14:20
- 14:34
- 14:40
- 15:04
- 15:34
- 15:37
- 16:04
- 16:34
- 16:37
- 17:04
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Southeastern; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Margate works
Start with a Southeastern train from London to Margate, about 1h 19m. In total it's roughly €17 over 1h 19m, direct, no transfers.
London to Margate: common questions
When is the first train from London to Margate?
The first train with Southeastern leaves at 06:37 and the last at 17:04, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Margate?
40 a day with Southeastern, between 06:37 and 17:04.
How far is Margate from London?
About 105 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run London to Margate?
On this route you travel with Southeastern.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Margate?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Southeastern
Route calculated: 22 Sep 2026