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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from London to Margate
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€15
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€24
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 26 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 28 m
Trains on Sep 18
78
Distance
106 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from London to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Margate will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 78 trains from London to Margate, including 55 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 106 km distance in an average of 1 h 28 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 26 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 1 h 29 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.
P86271 · P8512711:10 AM1h49London Victoria (VIC)12:59 PMMargate station (MAR)€151One-way1 transfer- P8626710:40 AM1h42London Victoria (VIC)12:22 PMMargate station (MAR)€151One-way0 transfers
- P8627611:40 AM1h42London Victoria (VIC)1:22 PMMargate station (MAR)€151One-way0 transfers
- P86286 · P851411:10 PM1h49London Victoria (VIC)2:59 PMMargate station (MAR)€151One-way1 transfer
- P862901:40 PM1h42London Victoria (VIC)3:22 PMMargate station (MAR)€151One-way0 transfers
- P857495:50 PM1h26London St Pancras International (STP)7:16 PMMargate station (MAR)€471One-way0 transfers
- P8565310:40 AM1h29London St Pancras International (STP)12:09 PMMargate station (MAR)€221One-way0 transfers
- P8567112:40 PM1h29London St Pancras International (STP)2:09 PMMargate station (MAR)€241One-way0 transfers
- P856771:40 PM1h29London St Pancras International (STP)3:09 PMMargate station (MAR)€241One-way0 transfers
- P856832:40 PM1h29London St Pancras International (STP)4:09 PMMargate station (MAR)€201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for London to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 106 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€20 Average price | €12 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Margate:
A bus is €9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Margate costing on average €20.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 20m.
Live departures
London to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for London to Margate trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P87892 · P90239_P90331 | On time 5:42 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 2h12 | 7:54 AM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85620 | On time 6:37 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h40 | 8:17 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86238 | On time 6:40 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h47 | 8:27 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85103 | On time 7:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 8:59 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85628 | 7:39 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h30 | 9:09 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86244 | On time 7:40 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h46 | 9:26 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86247 · P85107 | On time 8:10 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 9:59 AM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85107 | 8:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 9:59 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85636 | On time 8:40 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h32 | 10:12 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86251 | On time 8:40 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h43 | 10:23 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86254 · P85113 | On time 9:10 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 10:59 AM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85113 | On time 9:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 10:59 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85643 | On time 9:36 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h35 | 11:11 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86258 | On time 9:40 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h42 | 11:22 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86262 · P85121 | On time 10:10 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 11:59 AM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85121 | On time 10:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 11:59 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85653 | On time 10:40 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h29 | 12:09 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86267 | On time 10:40 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h42 | 12:22 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86271 · P85127 | On time 11:10 AM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 12:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85127 | On time 11:20 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 12:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85663 | 11:37 AM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h32 | 1:09 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86279 · P85134 | On time 12:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 1:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P86279 · P85134 | On time 12:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 1:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85134 | 12:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 1:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86283 | On time 12:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h42 | 2:22 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85671 | On time 12:40 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h29 | 2:09 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86286 · P85141 | On time 1:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 2:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P86286 · P85141 | On time 1:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 2:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85141 | On time 1:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 2:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85397 | On time 6:16 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 1h44 | 8:00 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85170 | On time 6:25 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h41 | 8:06 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85706 | On time 6:40 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h34 | 8:14 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86328 | On time 6:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h45 | 8:25 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86332 · P85175 | On time 7:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 8:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85175 | On time 7:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 8:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86335 | On time 7:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h42 | 9:22 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85712 | On time 7:40 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h33 | 9:13 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86338 · P85180 | On time 8:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 9:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85180 | On time 8:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 9:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85718 | On time 8:40 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h30 | 10:10 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86341 | On time 8:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h42 | 10:22 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86344 · P85186 | On time 9:10 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h49 | 10:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85186 | On time 9:20 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h39 | 10:59 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P85726 | 9:40 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h30 | 11:10 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86347 | On time 9:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h42 | 11:22 PM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P89092 · P85734 | On time 9:43 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 2h26 | 12:09 AM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
| P85734 | On time 10:40 PM London St Pancras International (STP) | 1h29 | 12:09 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P86352 | On time 10:40 PM London Victoria (VIC) | 1h42 | 12:22 AM Margate station (MAR) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| P89099 · P85743 | On time 10:43 PM London Bridge (LBG) | 2h27 | 1:10 AM Margate station (MAR) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from London to Margate
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Trains from London to Margate run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €9 by bus.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:50. The fastest train covers the 106 km distance in 1h 30m.
Distance 106 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 1h 30m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from London to Margate trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between London and Margate from €9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from London to Margate
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Margate 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 Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from London to Margate
Most London to Margate trains use the London Victoria to Margate station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Margate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to London Victoria from London city centre
London Victoria is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Victoria train station facilities and services
London Victoria 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, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Victoria.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Victoria. ATMs are available at London Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Victoria. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible public telephones: Main concourse, Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to London St Pancras International from London city centre
London St Pancras International train station facilities and services
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Getting to London Bridge from London city centre
London Bridge is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Bridge train station facilities and services
London Bridge 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, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at London Bridge.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at London Bridge. ATMs are available at London Bridge.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at London Bridge. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at London Bridge: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at London Bridge: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at London Bridge: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: All platforms can be accessed by lift, Accessible taxis: Taxis with ramps. There is usually one available on the rank, but if not one can be ordered through taxi drivers or by phoning Computer Cabs and specifying a taxi equipped to take wheelchairs. Tel 020 7432 1404, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 04:00 - 00:45 Sunday 06:00 - 00:45, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Margate station do trains from London arrive at?
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.
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