The average train between Plymouth and Margate takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 5h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Margate. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Plymouth to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
Plymouth to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Plymouth to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Plymouth and Margate is 403.8 km. The road distance is 511 km.
You can take a train from Plymouth to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 18m.