The average train between Sheerness and Margate takes 1h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Sheerness 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 hourly between Sheerness and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sheerness is at 11:47 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Sheerness to Margate. However, there are services departing from Sheerness station and arriving at Margate station via Sittingbourne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 13m.
Sheerness to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Sheerness-on-Sea station.
Sheerness to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Sheerness to Margate train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Sheerness and Margate is 44 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Sheerness-on-Sea to Margate via Sittingbourne in around 1h 21m.