The average train between Margate and Appledore takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Appledore. 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 Appledore. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Appledore at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Appledore. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Appledore station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Margate to Appledore train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Appledore train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.
Book your Margate to Appledore train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Appledore is 57.1 km. The road distance is 69 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £18–40 and the journey takes 49 min.