The average train between Margate and Waterloo Station takes 1h 48m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is an hourly train service from Margate to Waterloo Station. 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 Waterloo Station. The earliest departure is at 5:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Waterloo Station at 11:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 1h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Waterloo Station. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Waterloo Station station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.
Margate to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Waterloo Station train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.
Book your Margate to Waterloo Station train tickets online with Southeastern and London Underground (Tube).
The distance between Margate and Waterloo Station is 104.8 km. The road distance is 151 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Stratford International hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 20m.