The average train between Watford and Margate takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is an hourly train service from Watford 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 Watford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Watford is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:30 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Watford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Watford station and arriving at Margate station via Margate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Watford to Margate train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
Watford to Margate train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Watford to Margate train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Southeastern and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Watford and Margate is 127 km. The road distance is 175 km.
Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £45–95 and the journey takes 1h 30m.