The average train between Rotterdam and Margate takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 7:28 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Margate. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Margate station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Rotterdam to Margate train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Margate train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Rotterdam to Margate train tickets online with Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Rotterdam and Margate is 221.7 km. The road distance is 654 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 21m.