The average train between Bournemouth and Margate takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Bournemouth to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Margate. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Margate station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Bournemouth to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Bournemouth to Margate train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Bournemouth and Margate is 239.8 km. The road distance is 323 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Margate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 6m.