The average train between Dartford and Margate takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Dartford 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 Dartford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Dartford is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dartford station and arriving at Margate station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Dartford to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.
Dartford to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Dartford to Margate train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Dartford and Margate is 81.6 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Dartford to Margate via Rochester in around 1h 54m.
