The average train between Mottingham and Margate takes 2h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Mottingham to Margate. 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 Mottingham and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mottingham is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Mottingham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Mottingham station and arriving at Margate station via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
Mottingham to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Mottingham station.
Mottingham to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Mottingham to Margate train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Mottingham and Margate is 92.9 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a train from Mottingham to Margate via Gravesend in around 2h 42m.