The average train between Maidstone and Margate takes 2h 8m and the fastest train takes 1h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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 Maidstone and Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Margate. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Margate station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
Maidstone to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Maidstone East station.
Maidstone to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Maidstone to Margate train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Maidstone and Margate is 61.7 km. The road distance is 87 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone East to Margate via Ashford International in around 1h 59m.