The average train between Margate and Aylesford takes 2h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Aylesford. 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 Aylesford. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Aylesford at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Aylesford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Aylesford station via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
Margate to Aylesford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Aylesford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Aylesford station.
Book your Margate to Aylesford train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Margate and Aylesford is 63.3 km. The road distance is 78 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Aylesford via Strood in around 1h 40m.