How much does a train ticket cost from London to Margate?

The cheapest train tickets from London to Margate start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from London to Margate?

The average train journey time from London to Margate is 1h 43m, covering a distance of 66 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 29m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the London to Margate route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Margate?

The earliest train from London to Margate departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Train London to Margate from £14

Next train departures

Next departures from London to Margate on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 42m	10:22	Margate	Cheapest
Train	07:20	St Pancras International	1h 39m	08:59	Margate	Fastest
Train	07:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 42m	09:22	Margate	No tags
Train	08:20	St Pancras International	1h 39m	09:59	Margate	No tags
Train	15:20	St Pancras International	1h 39m	16:59	Margate	No tags

Next departures from London to Margate on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:40	Victoria Rail Station	1h 46m	09:26	Margate	Cheapest
Train	07:20	St Pancras International	1h 39m	08:59	Margate	Fastest
Train	08:20	St Pancras International	1h 39m	09:59	Margate	No tags
Train	15:10	Victoria Rail Station	1h 57m	17:07	Margate	No tags
Train	15:20	St Pancras International	1h 47m	17:07	Margate	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Margate

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Margate. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

66 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £28	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £66	Average duration1h 43m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from London to Margate by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from London to Margate?
The cheapest train tickets from London to Margate start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £25. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from London to Margate?
The average train journey time from London to Margate is 1h 43m, covering a distance of 66 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 29m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the London to Margate route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 10 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from London to Margate?
The earliest train from London to Margate departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 23:55.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

26/11

£35

27/11

£35

Today

£23

29/11

£14

30/11

£17

01/12

£14

02/12

£23

03/12

£23

The cheapest trip from London to Margate was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from London to Margate as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £14 to £39 for a train ticket from London to Margate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £14, which is on 2025-11-29.