The average train between Essex and Margate takes 2h 50m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 Essex and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Essex to Margate. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
Essex to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from White Notley station.
Essex to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Essex to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Essex and Margate is 74.8 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from White Notley to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 33m.