The average train between Margate and Harwich takes 3h 47m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Harwich. 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 Harwich. 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 Harwich at 6:18 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Harwich. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Harwich station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
Margate to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Harwich train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Manningtree station.
Book your Margate to Harwich train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Margate and Harwich is 62.7 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 34m.