The average train between Stafford and Margate takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Stafford 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 Stafford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Stafford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Stafford station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Stafford to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Stafford station.
Stafford to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Stafford to Margate train tickets online with Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Stafford and Margate is 286.9 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a train from Stafford to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 20m.