The average train between Brighton and Margate takes 3h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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 every 30 minutes between Brighton and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton 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.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Margate. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Brighton to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Brighton to Margate train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Brighton and Margate is 123 km. The road distance is 232 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m.
