The average train between Esher and Margate takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Esher 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 Esher and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Esher is at 10:52 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Esher to Margate. However, there are services departing from Esher station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Esher to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from London Victoria station.
Esher to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Esher to Margate train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Esher and Margate is 121.7 km. The road distance is 139 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £35–80 and the journey takes 1h 41m.