Train Reading to Margate from £88 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Margate takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is an hourly train service from Reading to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 24m
Duration: 129 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

2h 46m

£63–153

Reading to Margate train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 9:46 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

10:35 AM → 12:59 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
11:36 AM → 1:59 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
11:47 AM → 2:09 PM
2h 21m • 2 changes
12:35 PM → 2:59 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

5:48 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
6:34 AM → 8:59 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:09 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
7:32 AM → 9:59 AM
2h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Reading to Margate.

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 46m.

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