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Trip Overview

The average train between Margate and Harwich takes 3h 48m 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.

3h 48m
Duration
152 mi
Distance
£90
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
3h 32m
£76–134

Margate to Harwich train times

Trains run hourly between Margate and Harwich. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Harwich at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 8m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia11h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 5m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 2m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 2m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 38m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 37m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 38m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 37m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 36m • 3 changes

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    SoutheasternDockland Light Railway (DLR)Greater AngliaGreater Anglia3h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Margate to Harwich? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Harwich, England?

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 32m.

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