The average train between Hastings and Margate takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Hastings 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 Hastings and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Margate. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Margate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Hastings to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hastings station.
Hastings to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Hastings to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hastings and Margate is 81.5 km. The road distance is 98 km.
You can take a train from Hastings to Margate via Ashford International in around 2h 12m.