How much does a train ticket cost from Margate to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Margate to London start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Margate to London?

The average train journey time from Margate to London is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 66 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 36m and is operated by Southeastern .

Which train operators serve the Margate to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Margate to London?

The earliest train from Margate to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:17.

Train Margate to London from £14

Next train departures

Next departures from Margate to London on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:05	Margate	1h 46m	16:51	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	16:32	Margate	1h 38m	18:10	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	15:31	Margate	1h 39m	17:10	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	17:24	Margate	1h 44m	19:08	St Pancras International	No tags

Next departures from Margate to London on 3 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:31	Margate	1h 39m	17:10	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Margate	1h 37m	08:37	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:16	Margate	1h 44m	09:00	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:24	Margate	1h 46m	09:10	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:24	Margate	2h 2m	09:26	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Margate to London on 5 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:31	Margate	1h 39m	17:10	St Pancras International	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Margate	1h 37m	08:37	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:16	Margate	1h 44m	09:00	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:24	Margate	1h 46m	09:10	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:24	Margate	2h 2m	09:26	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Margate to London on 6 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:03	Margate	1h 48m	08:51	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:32	Margate	1h 36m	09:08	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	08:05	Margate	1h 46m	09:51	Victoria Rail Station	No tags
Train	08:32	Margate	1h 36m	10:08	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	15:05	Margate	1h 46m	16:51	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Next departures from Margate to London on 8 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:05	Margate	1h 46m	16:51	Victoria Rail Station	Cheapest
Train	07:00	Margate	1h 37m	08:37	St Pancras International	Fastest
Train	07:16	Margate	1h 44m	09:00	London Bridge	No tags
Train	07:24	Margate	1h 46m	09:10	St Pancras International	No tags
Train	07:24	Margate	2h 2m	09:26	Victoria Rail Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:30 GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Margate to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 30mAverage duration

66 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £28	Average duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £67	Average duration1h 44m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£12 - £13	Average duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Southeastern

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

Based on 1 reviews, the company was rated 5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the timeliness but often complained with the value for money. Southeastern ticket prices on this trip start at £14

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Margate to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Margate to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Margate to London start from £14. The average price for this train route is around £31. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Margate to London?
The average train journey time from Margate to London is 1h 44m, covering a distance of 66 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 36m and is operated by Southeastern.
Which train operators serve the Margate to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Margate to London?
The earliest train from Margate to London departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 22:17.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

30/11

£36

01/12

£23

Today

£25

03/12

£29

04/12

£19

05/12

£29

06/12

£23

07/12

£25

The cheapest trip from Margate to London was searched and found on 4 Dec 2025 with a price of £19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Margate to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £19 to £64 for a train ticket from Margate to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £19, which is on 2025-12-04.