The average train between Cambridge and Margate takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Cambridge 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 Cambridge and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 11:51 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Margate. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Cambridge to Margate train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Margate train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Cambridge to Margate train tickets online with Great Northern and Southeastern.
The distance between Cambridge and Margate is 126.1 km. The road distance is 235 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Margate via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 43m.