The average train between Oxford and Margate takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Oxford 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 Oxford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Oxford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Oxford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Oxford station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Oxford to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Oxford station.
Oxford to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Oxford to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Oxford and Margate is 187.2 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Oxford to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h.