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Bournemouth to Margate trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Bournemouth and Margate takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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.

4h 19m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£97
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Clapham Junctiontrain train Poole - London Waterloo / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
4h 22m
£78–172

Bournemouth to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Bournemouth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 4h 22m.

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