The average train between Lymington and Margate takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Lymington 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 Lymington and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lymington is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Brockenhurst and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 42m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lymington to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lymington to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lymington station and arriving at Margate station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Lymington to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Brockenhurst station.
Lymington to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Lymington to Margate train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Lymington and Margate is 216.2 km. The road distance is 307 km.
You can take a train from Lymington Town to Margate via Brockenhurst, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 22m.