The average train between Rugby and Margate takes 3h 14m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Rugby 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 Rugby and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rugby is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Margate. However, there are services departing from Rugby station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Rugby to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Rugby station.
Rugby to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Rugby to Margate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Southeastern and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Rugby and Margate is 212.6 km. The road distance is 279 km.
You can take a train from Rugby to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 56m.