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The average train between Exeter and Margate takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

4h 51m
Duration
266 mi
Distance
£143
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 18m
£120–217

Exeter to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 29m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 16m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 53m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern7h 10m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 7m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 2m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 43m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 265.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 18m.

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