The average train between Ash and Margate takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Ash 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 Ash and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Ash is at 9:29 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 9m • 2 changes


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No, there is no direct train from Ash to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ash station and arriving at Margate station via Redhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Ash to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Ash station.
Ash to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Ash to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Thameslink and Southeastern.
The distance between Ash and Margate is 147.5 km. The road distance is 226 km.
You can take a train from Ash to Margate via Redhill and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 33m.