Margate to Brighton and Hove Trains

Margate to Brighton and Hove trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Brighton and Hove takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is an hourly train service from Margate to Brighton and Hove. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 7m
Duration: 144 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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3h 2m

£74–147

Margate to Brighton and Hove train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Brighton and Hove. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Brighton and Hove at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1:49 PM → 4:48 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
2:32 PM → 5:44 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
2:49 PM → 5:51 PM
3h 2m • 1 change
3:32 PM → 6:45 PM
3h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

5:40 AM → 8:43 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
6:15 AM → 9:13 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
6:45 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 10:18 AM
3h 3m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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