The average train between Greenwich and Margate takes 1h 45m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Greenwich 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 every 30 minutes between Greenwich and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greenwich is at 11:28 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International DLR Station and take an average of 1h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Greenwich to Margate. However, there are services departing from Greenwich station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
Greenwich to Margate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), depart from Stratford International station.
Greenwich to Margate train services, operated by Dockland Light Railway (DLR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Greenwich to Margate train tickets online with Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Greenwich and Margate is 97.1 km. The road distance is 141 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 21m.