Southampton to Margate Trains

Southampton to Margate trains

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The average train between Southampton and Margate takes 3h 41m 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 41m
Duration: 151 mi
Distance: £79
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junctiontrain Southampton Central - London Waterloo / ...
Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain 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 11:00 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:59 PM → 7:25 PM
3h 26m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 8:24 PM
3h 25m • 2 changes
5:59 PM → 9:21 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
7:00 PM → 10:21 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:26 AM
3h 34m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
9:00 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
10:00 AM → 1:21 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:21 AM
4h 13m • 2 changes
7:00 AM → 10:21 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
8:00 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 21m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:22 AM
4h 29m • 2 changes
8:26 AM → 12:22 PM
3h 56m • 2 changes
9:25 AM → 1:22 PM
3h 57m • 2 changes
10:25 AM → 2:22 PM
3h 57m • 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.

Southampton to Margate trains

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Train via London

Southampton to Margate train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:59 PM → 7:25 PM

4:59 PM → 8:24 PM

5:59 PM → 9:21 PM

7:00 PM → 10:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:26 AM

8:00 AM → 11:21 AM

9:00 AM → 12:21 PM

10:00 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:21 AM

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:00 AM → 11:21 AM

8:59 AM → 12:21 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:22 AM

8:26 AM → 12:22 PM

9:25 AM → 1:22 PM

10:25 AM → 2:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction

Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo

Southampton to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

Train via London

Southampton to Margate train times

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

3:59 PM → 7:25 PM

4:59 PM → 8:24 PM

5:59 PM → 9:21 PM

7:00 PM → 10:21 PM

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

5:52 AM → 9:26 AM

8:00 AM → 11:21 AM

9:00 AM → 12:21 PM

10:00 AM → 1:21 PM

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

5:08 AM → 9:21 AM

7:00 AM → 10:21 AM

8:00 AM → 11:21 AM

8:59 AM → 12:21 PM

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:22 AM

8:26 AM → 12:22 PM

9:25 AM → 1:22 PM

10:25 AM → 2:22 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Southampton Central to Clapham Junction

Train from Southampton Central to London Waterloo

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