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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Margate takes 3h 38m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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.

3h 38m
Duration
151 mi
Distance
£79
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain train Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 46m
£64–129

Southampton to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Southampton and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern10h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 34m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern4h 13m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 21m • 2 changes

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    South Western RailwaySouthernSoutheastern3h 22m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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.

Map of how to get from Southampton to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 46m.

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