The average train between Waltham Cross and Margate takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Waltham Cross 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 Waltham Cross and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Waltham Cross is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford (London) and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Waltham Cross to Margate. However, there are services departing from Waltham Cross station and arriving at Margate station via Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Waltham Cross to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Waltham Cross station.
Waltham Cross to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Waltham Cross to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Waltham Cross and Margate is 103.8 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Waltham Cross to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 13m.