The average train between Margate and East Grinstead takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to East Grinstead. 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 East Grinstead. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:17 PM which arrives into East Grinstead at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to East Grinstead. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at East Grinstead station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Margate to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to East Grinstead train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at East Grinstead station.
Book your Margate to East Grinstead train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and East Grinstead is 101 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Margate to East Grinstead via London Victoria in around 3h 8m.