The average train between Margate and Alton takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Alton. 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 Margate and Alton. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Alton at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Alton. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Alton station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Margate to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Alton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Alton station.
Book your Margate to Alton train tickets online with Southeastern, Southern and South Western Railway.
The distance between Margate and Alton is 166.3 km. The road distance is 191 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Alton via London Victoria and Clapham Junction in around 3h 33m.