The average train between Margate and Plymouth takes 5h 36m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Plymouth. 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 Plymouth. 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 Plymouth at 5:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 5h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Plymouth station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
Margate to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Plymouth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Plymouth station.
Book your Margate to Plymouth train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Plymouth is 403.8 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Plymouth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 29m.