Southend Pier to Margate Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Southend Pier and Margate takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Southend Pier 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 42m
Duration: 119 mi
Distance: £65
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

best

Take the train from Southend Central to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

£52–101

Southend Pier to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Southend Pier and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend Pier is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Southend Central and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:36 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
12:20 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
12:36 PM → 3:09 PM
2h 32m • 2 changes
1:20 PM → 3:59 PM
2h 38m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 54m • 2 changes
6:06 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 52m • 2 changes
6:35 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
7:27 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:22 AM → 8:09 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:22 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
7:18 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:05 AM → 9:56 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 33m • 2 changes
8:05 AM → 10:56 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 11:09 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Southend Pier 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.