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The average train between Swindon and Margate takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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.

3h 1m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£95
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 4m
£80–145

Swindon to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Swindon and Margate. The earliest departure is at 3:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 10:19 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 53m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern5h 6m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 56m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Southeastern3h 2m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Swindon 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.

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  • Distance: 170.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Swindon, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Swindon to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 4m.

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