The average train between Harwich and Margate takes 3h 52m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Harwich 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 Harwich and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Harwich is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Manningtree and take an average of 3h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Margate. However, there are services departing from Harwich station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
Harwich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.
Harwich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Harwich to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Harwich and Margate is 62.7 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Harwich Town to Margate via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 20m.