The average train between Whitstable and Margate takes 21 min and the fastest train takes 19 min. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Whitstable 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 every 30 minutes between Whitstable and Margate. The earliest departure is at 1:13 AM at night, and the last departure from Whitstable is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 21 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitstable station and arriving at Margate station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Whitstable to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.
Whitstable to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Whitstable to Margate train tickets online with Southeastern.
The distance between Whitstable and Margate is 25.1 km. The road distance is 24 km.
Southeastern operates a train from Whitstable to Margate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–15 and the journey takes 22 min.
