The average train between Margate and Southend-on-Sea takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Margate to Southend-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 Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea at 12:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Margate to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Southend Central station.
Book your Margate to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and c2c.
The distance between Margate and Southend-on-Sea is 49.7 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Southend Central via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, and West Ham in around 2h 23m.
