The average train between Margate and Battle takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Battle. 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 Margate and Battle. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Battle at 7:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Ashford International and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Battle. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Battle station via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Margate to Battle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Battle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Hastings station.
Book your Margate to Battle train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Battle is 81.4 km. The road distance is 109 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Battle via Ashford International and Hastings in around 2h 51m.