The average train between Eastbourne and Margate takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Eastbourne 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 Eastbourne and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Margate. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Margate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Eastbourne to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Eastbourne to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Eastbourne and Margate is 102.8 km. The road distance is 124 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Margate via Ashford International in around 2h 48m.