The average train between Torquay and Margate takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 56m. 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 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Torquay is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Newton Abbot and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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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 58m.
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 2 other operators.
The distance between Torquay and Margate is 359 km. The road distance is 473 km.
You can take a train from Paignton to Margate via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 19m.