The average train between Margate and Rustington takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Rustington. 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 Rustington. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Rustington at 11:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Rustington. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Rustington station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Margate to Rustington train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Rustington train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Angmering station.
Book your Margate to Rustington train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Rustington is 146.8 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Angmering via London Victoria in around 3h 49m.