The average train between Norwich and Margate takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Norwich 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 Norwich and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Norwich is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Norwich to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Norwich to Margate. However, there are services departing from Norwich station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Norwich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Norwich station.
Norwich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Norwich to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Norwich and Margate is 138.7 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Norwich to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 28m.