The average train between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Margate takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) 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 Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Margate. However, there are services departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Margate train services, operated by Heathrow Express, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Margate train services, operated by Heathrow Express, arrive at Margate station.
Book your London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Margate train tickets online with Heathrow Express, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Margate is 127.9 km. The road distance is 174 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 30m.