Ostend to Margate Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Ostend and Margate takes 6h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 16m. 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 5m
Duration: 392 mi
Distance: £226
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

6h 3m

£181–317

Ostend to Margate train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Ostend and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:43 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 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
12:43 PM → 5:59 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:56 AM
6h 13m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:56 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
9:43 AM → 2:56 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:56 PM
6h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 6:09 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 6:09 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

6:43 AM → 11:59 AM
6h 16m • 2 changes
8:43 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
10:43 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 16m • 2 changes
12:43 PM → 6:09 PM
6h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
8:42 AM → 1:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 6:09 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:43 AM → 10:59 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
9:42 AM → 2:09 PM
5h 27m • 2 changes
10:42 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 17m • 2 changes
12:42 PM → 6:09 PM
6h 27m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ostend 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.