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Outbound fromGatwick Airport to Margate by train
It takes an average of 3h 34m to travel from Gatwick Airport to Margate by train, over a distance of around 68 miles (110 km). There are normally 96 trains per day travelling from Gatwick Airport to Margate and tickets for this journey start from £22.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:45 | |
| Departure station | Gatwick Airport | |
| Arrival station | Margate | |
| Journey time | From 2h 23m | |
| Distance | 68 miles (110 km) | |
| Frequency | 96 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £22.50 | |
| Train operators | Great Western Railway, Gatwick Express, Southeastern, Thameslink, Southern |
How to travel from Gatwick Airport to Margate by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Gatwick Airport to Margate? Look no further.
You'll usually find 96 trains per day running between Gatwick Airport and Margate, which usually take 3 hours 34 minutes to complete the 68 miles (110 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 23 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Margate by train, you'll just need to make 1 change along the way. Great Western Railway, Southeastern or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Gatwick Airport to Margate start from £22.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Margate? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Gatwick Airport to Margate
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