The average train between Chichester and Margate takes 4h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Chichester 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 Chichester and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chichester is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Horsham and take an average of 4h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chichester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Chichester station and arriving at Margate station via Horsham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
Chichester to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Chichester station.
Chichester to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Chichester to Margate train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Chichester and Margate is 162.9 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Chichester to Margate via Horsham and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 14m.