The average train between Purley and Margate takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 10m. There is an hourly train service from Purley 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 Purley and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Purley is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Purley to Margate. However, there are services departing from Purley station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Purley to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.
Purley to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
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The distance between Purley and Margate is 104.1 km. The road distance is 121 km.
You can take a train from Purley to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m.