Faversham to Margate by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Faversham to Margate? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 34 kilometres.

Train cost for travel between Faversham and Margate

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is £20.00, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Train times for travel between Faversham and Margate

If you are taking the train from Faversham to Margate, you will have 45 trains each day (with a departure every 18 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 00:36. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 21:53. On weekends, the first train departs at 00:35, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 23:54.

Travel time and distance between Faversham and Margate

The route’s fastest journey takes 27 minutes, covering a total of 34 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Faversham and Margate?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Faversham and Margate 5 and a half months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Faversham to Margate

Looking for more insights into train travel across Europe? Our help articles cover everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding ticket types. Then, explore the travel ideas in our Margate city guide to get you excited for your upcoming adventure.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Faversham to Margate by train?

The trip from Faversham to Margate covers a distance of 34 kilometres.

How much does the train from Faversham to Margate cost?

The lowest fare on this route is £20.00. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Faversham to Margate?

You can book your tickets 5 and a half months in advance for this route.

How long does the train take from Faversham to Margate?

The fastest journey takes 27 minutes.