Portsmouth to Margate Trains

Portsmouth to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Margate takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 18m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 167 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 46m

£74–143

Portsmouth to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Portsmouth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:37 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
3h 32m • 2 changes
10:37 PM → 8:17 AM
Arrives next day
9h 40m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:31 AM → 8:59 AM
4h 28m • 2 changes
6:15 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 44m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 41m • 2 changes
8:21 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 38m • 2 changes
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