The average train between Margate and Gatwick takes 2h 35m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Gatwick at 2:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Gatwick. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Gatwick station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 35m.
Margate to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Gatwick train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gatwick Airport station.
Book your Margate to Gatwick train tickets online with Southeastern, Gatwick Express and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Gatwick is 111.8 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Gatwick Airport via London Victoria in around 2h 23m.