The average train between Peterborough and Margate takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Margate. The earliest departure is at 3:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Margate. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Margate station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Peterborough to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Peterborough to Margate train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and 2 other operators.
The distance between Peterborough and Margate is 173.5 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Margate via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 39m.