The average train between Dorking and Margate takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Dorking 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 Dorking and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dorking is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dorking to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dorking station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Dorking to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Dorking station.
Dorking to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Dorking to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Dorking and Margate is 120.7 km. The road distance is 156 km.
You can take a train from Dorking to Margate via London Victoria in around 3h 26m.