The average train between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Margate takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is an hourly train service from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) 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 London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Margate. However, there are services departing from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Gatwick Airport station.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Margate station.
Book your London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Margate train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Margate is 110.5 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 36m.
