The average train between Margate and Loughton takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is an hourly train service from Margate to Loughton. 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 Loughton. 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 Loughton at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 1m • 2 changes


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1h 58m • 2 changes


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2h 5m • 2 changes


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1h 52m • 2 changes


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1h 56m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Loughton. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Loughton station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Margate to Loughton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Loughton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
The distance between Margate and Loughton is 96.8 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 20m.