The average train between Staines-upon-Thames and Margate takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Staines-upon-Thames 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 Staines-upon-Thames and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Staines-upon-Thames is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Staines-upon-Thames to Margate. However, there are services departing from Staines-upon-Thames station and arriving at Margate station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Staines-upon-Thames to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Staines station.
Staines-upon-Thames to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Staines-upon-Thames to Margate train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Staines-upon-Thames and Margate is 131.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a train from Staines to Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 4m.