The average train between Royston and Margate takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is an hourly train service from Royston 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 Royston and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Royston is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Royston to Margate. However, there are services departing from Royston station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Royston to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Royston station.
Royston to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Royston to Margate train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Royston and Margate is 122.2 km. The road distance is 218 km.
You can take a train from Royston to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 44m.