The average train between Kensington and Margate takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is an hourly train service from Kensington 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 Kensington and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kensington is at 10:54 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at King's Cross St. Pancras station and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kensington to Margate. However, there are services departing from Kensington station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross St. Pancras station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Kensington to Margate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), depart from High Street Kensington station.
Kensington to Margate train services, operated by London Underground (Tube), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Kensington to Margate train tickets online with London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Kensington and Margate is 110.7 km. The road distance is 159 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London Victoria to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £35–75 and the journey takes 1h 41m.