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Trip Overview

The average train between New Cross and Margate takes 2h 37m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from New Cross 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.

2h 37m
Duration
67 mi
Distance
£40
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Deptford to Gillingham (Kent)train train St Albans City - Gillingham / ...
  2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Margatetrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 29m
£35–55

New Cross to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between New Cross and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Cross is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 13m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 10m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 10m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 31m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 26m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 26m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 34m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 67 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between New Cross, Greater London, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Deptford to Margate via Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h 29m.

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