The average train between Torquay and Margate takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Torquay 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 Torquay and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Torquay 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.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Margate. However, there are services departing from Torquay station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Torquay to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Torquay to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Torquay and Margate is 359 km. The road distance is 470 km.
You can take a train from Torquay to Margate via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m.