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Portsmouth to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Margate takes 4h 21m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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 21m
Duration
145 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Clapham Junctiontrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate
4h 21m
£64–142

Portsmouth to Margate train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 144.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 21m.

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