The average train between Margate and Chessington takes 2h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Chessington. 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 Chessington. 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 Chessington at 6:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Chessington. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Chessington station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
Margate to Chessington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Chessington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chessington North station.
Book your Margate to Chessington train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and South Western Railway.
The distance between Margate and Chessington is 117.4 km. The road distance is 172 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Chessington North via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Vauxhall, and Vauxhall in around 2h 36m.