The average train between Margate and Lowestoft takes 5h 17m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Lowestoft. 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 Lowestoft. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 9:49 PM which arrives into Lowestoft at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford International and take an average of 5h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Lowestoft. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Lowestoft station via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
Margate to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Lowestoft train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lowestoft station.
Book your Margate to Lowestoft train tickets online with Southeastern, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Margate and Lowestoft is 124.2 km. The road distance is 320 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Lowestoft via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Ipswich in around 4h 59m.