The average train between Elephant and Castle and Margate takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is an hourly train service from Elephant and Castle 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 Elephant and Castle and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Elephant and Castle is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elephant and Castle to Margate. However, there are services departing from Elephant and Castle station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Elephant and Castle to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Elephant and Castle to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Elephant and Castle to Margate train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Elephant and Castle and Margate is 103.8 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 30m.