The average train between Southend-on-Sea and Margate takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southend-on-Sea is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Southend-on-Sea to Margate. However, there are services departing from Southend-on-Sea station and arriving at Margate station via West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Southend-on-Sea to Margate train services, operated by c2c, depart from Southend Central station.
Southend-on-Sea to Margate train services, operated by c2c, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Southend-on-Sea to Margate train tickets online with c2c, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Southend-on-Sea and Margate is 49.7 km. The road distance is 190 km.
You can take a train from Southend Central to Margate via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 37m.
