Gatwick to Margate Trains

Gatwick to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gatwick and Margate takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Gatwick 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.

2h 24m
Duration: 123 mi
Distance: £76
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 52m

£63–128

Gatwick to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Gatwick and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Gatwick South Terminal and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

8:02 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
9:56 AM → 12:21 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
11:02 AM → 1:21 PM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

5:57 AM → 8:26 AM
2h 29m • 1 change
6:43 AM → 9:26 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
8:02 AM → 10:23 AM
2h 21m • 1 change
9:02 AM → 11:21 AM
2h 19m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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