Margate to Eastbourne Trains

Margate to Eastbourne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Eastbourne takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Eastbourne. 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 17m
Duration: 77 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne

2h 55m

£40–81

Margate to Eastbourne train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

5:49 PM → 8:45 PM
2h 56m • 1 change
6:47 PM → 9:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
7:46 PM → 10:45 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
10:49 PM → 7:40 AM
Arrives next day
8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:45 AM
2h 58m • 1 change
9:47 AM → 12:45 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 28m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 9:46 AM
2h 31m • 1 change

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