The average train between Shenfield and Margate takes 2h 5m and the fastest train takes 1h 51m. There is an hourly train service from Shenfield 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 Shenfield and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shenfield is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shenfield to Margate. However, there are services departing from Shenfield station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Shenfield to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Stratford International station.
Shenfield to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Shenfield to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Shenfield and Margate is 78.4 km. The road distance is 164 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 22m.