The average train between Waterloo East Station and Margate takes 1h 49m and the fastest train takes 1h 39m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Waterloo East Station 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 every 30 minutes between Waterloo East Station and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Waterloo East Station is at 11:26 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Blackfriars and take an average of 1h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Waterloo East Station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Waterloo East Station station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
Waterloo East Station to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Waterloo East Station to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Waterloo East Station to Margate train tickets online with Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Waterloo East Station and Margate is 104.5 km. The road distance is 150 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
