The average train between Margate and Cardiff takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Cardiff. 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 Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Cardiff station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Margate to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Margate to Cardiff train tickets online with Southeastern, London Underground (Tube) and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Margate and Cardiff is 316.7 km. The road distance is 383 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 3m.