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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Margate takes 4h 1m 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.

4h 1m
Duration
167 mi
Distance
£89
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train 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 10:36 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 49m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern9h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 28m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 44m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 41m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 45m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 40m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 8m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 9m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 3m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)Southeastern4h 5m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Portsmouth 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.

Map of how to get from Portsmouth to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 166.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Margate via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 46m.

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