The average train between Swanley and Margate takes 1h 46m and the fastest train takes 1h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Swanley 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 Swanley and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swanley is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Swanley to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swanley station and arriving at Margate station via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.
Swanley to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Swanley station.
Swanley to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Swanley to Margate train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Swanley and Margate is 84.2 km. The road distance is 90 km.
You can take a train from Swanley to Margate via Rochester in around 1h 47m.