The average train between Margate and Dalston takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Margate to Dalston. 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 Dalston. 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 Dalston at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Dalston. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Dalston station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Margate to Dalston train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Dalston train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Margate to Dalston train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and London Overground.
The distance between Margate and Dalston is 102.9 km. The road distance is 143 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 1h 20m.