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Outbound fromPaddock Wood to Margate by train
It takes an average of 3h 2m to travel from Paddock Wood to Margate by train, over a distance of around 45 miles (72 km). There are normally 42 trains per day travelling from Paddock Wood to Margate and tickets for this journey start from £10.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:27 | |
| Departure station | Paddock Wood | |
| Arrival station | Margate | |
| Journey time | From 1h 35m | |
| Distance | 45 miles (72 km) | |
| Frequency | 42 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £10.20 | |
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Taking the train from Paddock Wood to Margate in 1 hour 35 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Paddock Wood to Margate? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 2 minutes to travel the 45 miles (72 km) from Paddock Wood to Margate by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 35 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 42 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with Southeastern or Thameslink, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Paddock Wood to Margate in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £10.20. 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.
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Cheap train tickets from Paddock Wood to Margate
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