The average train between Lancing and Margate takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancing 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 Lancing and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancing is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lancing to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lancing station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Lancing to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lancing station.
Lancing to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Lancing to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Lancing and Margate is 134.2 km. The road distance is 210 km.
You can take a train from Lancing to Margate via London Victoria in around 3h 44m.