The average train between Exeter and Margate takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 4h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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 Exeter and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 7:56 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Margate. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Exeter to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Exeter to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Exeter and Margate is 351.1 km. The road distance is 428 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 18m.