The average train between Colchester and Margate takes 2h 38m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester 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 Colchester and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
Colchester to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Colchester to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Colchester and Margate is 65.5 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 28m.
