The average train between Margate and Dunstable takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is an hourly train service from Margate to Dunstable. 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 Dunstable. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Dunstable at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Dunstable. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Dunstable station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Margate to Dunstable train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Dunstable train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Leagrave station.
Book your Margate to Dunstable train tickets online with Southeastern and Thameslink.
The distance between Margate and Dunstable is 143.2 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Leagrave via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 17m.