The average train between Luton and Margate takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Luton 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 every 30 minutes between Luton and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luton is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Luton to Margate. However, there are services departing from Luton station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Luton to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.
Luton to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Luton to Margate train tickets online with Thameslink, Southeastern and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Luton and Margate is 136.3 km. The road distance is 194 km.
You can take a train from Luton to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 28m.
