The average train between Swindon and Margate takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is an hourly train service from Swindon 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 Swindon and Margate. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Swindon is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swindon station and arriving at Margate station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Swindon to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.
Swindon to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Margate station.
Book your Swindon to Margate train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and Southeastern.
The distance between Swindon and Margate is 220.3 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Swindon to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 1m.