The average train between Guildford and Margate takes 2h 58m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Guildford 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 Guildford and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Guildford is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Clapham Junction and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Margate station via Clapham Junction. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Guildford to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.
Guildford to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Guildford to Margate train tickets online with South Western Railway, Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Guildford and Margate is 137.2 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Guildford to Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 26m.