The average train between Basingstoke and Margate takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:54 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Margate. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke station and arriving at Margate station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Basingstoke to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.
Basingstoke to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Basingstoke to Margate train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Basingstoke and Margate is 172.4 km. The road distance is 192 km.
You can take a train from Basingstoke to Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 37m.