The average train between Margate and Chichester takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Chichester. 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 Chichester. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Chichester at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Chichester. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Chichester station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Margate to Chichester train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Chichester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Chichester station.
Book your Margate to Chichester train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Chichester is 162.9 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Chichester via London Victoria in around 3h 44m.