The average train between Margate and West Sussex takes 3h 48m and the fastest train takes 3h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to West Sussex. 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 West Sussex. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:45 PM which arrives into West Sussex at 7:15 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria and take an average of 3h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to West Sussex. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at West Sussex station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
Margate to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to West Sussex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Horsham station.
Book your Margate to West Sussex train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and West Sussex is 132.6 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Billingshurst via London Victoria and Horsham in around 3h 29m.