Train Ely to Margate from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Ely and Margate takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is an hourly train service from Ely 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 161 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 7m

£73–172

Ely to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Ely and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ely is at 11:21 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

10:21 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
2h 48m • 1 change
11:21 PM → 9:56 AM
Arrives next day
10h 35m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:17 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
9:17 AM → 12:08 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
10:17 AM → 1:08 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
11:17 AM → 2:08 PM
2h 51m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5:49 AM → 8:59 AM
3h 10m • 1 change
6:47 AM → 9:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
7:47 AM → 10:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
8:47 AM → 11:59 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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