The average train between Margate and Saint Leonards-on-Sea takes 2h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. 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 Saint Leonards-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Saint Leonards-on-Sea at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Saint Leonards-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Saint Leonards-on-Sea station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 46m.
Margate to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at St Leonards Warrior Square station.
Book your Margate to Saint Leonards-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Saint Leonards-on-Sea is 82.7 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a train from Margate to St Leonards Warrior Square via Ashford International in around 2h 23m.