The average train between Hove and Margate takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Hove 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 Hove and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hove is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Hove to Margate. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Hove to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Hove station.
Hove to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Hove to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Hove and Margate is 124.5 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Hove to Margate via London Victoria in around 3h 32m.