The average train between Dunkirk and Margate takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 4 times a day between Dunkirk and Margate. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Europe and take an average of 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Margate station via Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Dunkirk to Margate train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Margate train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Dunkirk to Margate train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Dunkirk and Margate is 79.1 km. The road distance is 491 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Margate via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 45m.