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South Croydon to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between South Croydon and Margate takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 8m. There is an hourly train service from South Croydon 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.

2h 30m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£64
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from South Croydon to London St Pancras Intltrain train Gatwick Airport - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 27m
£53–95

South Croydon to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between South Croydon and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Croydon is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 38m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 23m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 25m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 38m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 38m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 21m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 28m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 8m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 38m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkSoutheastern2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Croydon 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.

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  • Distance: 104.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

What companies run services between South Croydon, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from South Croydon to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 27m.

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