It takes an average of 40m to travel from Canterbury to Margate by train, over a distance of around 15 miles (23 km). There are normally 40 trains per day travelling from Canterbury to Margate and tickets for this journey start from £5.20 when you book in advance.
First train | 05:53 | |
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Last train | 23:35 | |
Departure station | Canterbury | |
Arrival station | Margate | |
Journey time | From 32m | |
Distance | 15 miles (23 km) | |
Frequency | 40 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £5.20 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Canterbury to Margate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 40 minutes to travel the 15 miles (23 km) from Canterbury to Margate by train, although you can get there in as little as 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 40 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with Southeastern for all or at least part of your journey to Margate.
Book train tickets from Canterbury to Margate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £5.20. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Margate by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Canterbury and Margate is 40 minutes, with around 40 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Canterbury to Margate is 32 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Canterbury to Margate can start from as little as £5.20 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Canterbury to Margate without having to change trains. There are 40 direct trains from Canterbury to Margate each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Canterbury to Margate leaves at 05:53. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Canterbury to Margate leaves at 23:35. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Canterbury to Margate cover a distance of around 15 miles (23 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from Margate to Canterbury.
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