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Outbound fromNorwich to Margate by train
It takes an average of 7h 16m to travel from Norwich to Margate by train, over a distance of around 86 miles (138 km). There are normally 1 train per day travelling from Norwich to Margate and tickets for this journey start from £27.50 when you book in advance.
Taking the train from Norwich to Margate in 4 hours 32 minutes
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It usually takes around 7 hours 16 minutes to travel the 86 miles (138 km) from Norwich to Margate by train, although you can get there in as little as 4 hours 32 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 1 train per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Greater Anglia, Southeastern or Thameslink to Margate. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Norwich to Margate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £27.50. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Norwich to Margate
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Norwich to Margate is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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