Brighton and Hove to Margate Trains

Brighton and Hove to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Hove and Margate takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton and Hove 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.

3h 9m
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: £87
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 14m

£72–148

Brighton and Hove to Margate train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Hove and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

5:14 PM → 8:14 PM
3h • 1 change
5:44 PM → 8:59 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:14 PM → 9:13 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
6:44 PM → 9:59 PM
3h 15m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:06 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 9:09 AM
3h • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:06 AM → 8:17 AM
3h 11m • 1 change
5:44 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 15m • 1 change
6:09 AM → 9:09 AM
3h • 1 change
6:39 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 20m • 1 change
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