The average train between Harlow and Margate takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Harlow 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 Harlow and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harlow is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Harlow to Margate. However, there are services departing from Harlow station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Harlow to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Harlow Town station.
Harlow to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Harlow to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harlow and Margate is 98.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Harlow Town to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 34m.