The average train between Rye and Margate takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Rye 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 Rye and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rye is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 23m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 21m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 39m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 47m • 1 change

1h 39m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change

1h 24m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Rye 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.
No, there is no direct train from Rye to Margate. However, there are services departing from Rye station and arriving at Margate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Rye to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Rye station.
Rye to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Rye to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Rye and Margate is 66.1 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a train from Rye to Margate via Ashford International in around 1h 50m.