The average train between Chelmsford and Margate takes 2h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.
Chelmsford to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Chelmsford to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Chelmsford and Margate is 74.6 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 17m.
