Ostend to Margate Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Margate takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Ostend 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.

6h 25m
Duration: 392 mi
Distance: £216
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Ostende to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain

5h 44m

£173–311

Ostend to Margate train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:22 PM → 11:13 PM
5h 51m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:22 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 34m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 12:56 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
9:22 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 19m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 19m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 19m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 19m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:40 AM → 10:59 AM
6h 19m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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