The average train between Lowestoft and Margate takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Lowestoft 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 Lowestoft and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lowestoft is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Ipswich and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Lowestoft to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lowestoft to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lowestoft station and arriving at Margate station via Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Lowestoft to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Lowestoft station.
Lowestoft to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Lowestoft to Margate train tickets online with Greater Anglia, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Southeastern.
The distance between Lowestoft and Margate is 124.2 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Lowestoft to Margate via Ipswich, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 34m.