Rainham to Margate by train

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Overview: trains from Rainham to Margate

Find the key information for travelling by train from Rainham to Margate, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:54 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 44m View journey
Distance (km) 53
Trains / day 47 View all
Cheapest journey £16.70 View journey
Avg journey time 48m
Train operators 1

Going from Rainham to Margate by train

About to set off from Rainham to Margate by rail? Make your journey as seamless as possible with this guide, packed with tips on schedules, route details and how to find the best deals on tickets.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Rainham and Margate

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically £16.70, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Rainham to Margate daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Margate on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 47 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:04: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:15: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:36: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:54: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 16 minutes: frequency of train departures

Rainham to Margate distance and train travel time

The total distance for this route is 53 kilometres, with the fastest trip taking 44 minutes.

When do tickets go on sale between Rainham and Margate?

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

Making the most of your Rainham to Margate travels

To ensure the smoothest of train journey, check out our vast help articles. To start planning your holiday and to find travel inspiration, check out our city guide: Margate.

FAQs about the train journey from Rainham to Margate

Want to know more about your journey from Rainham to Margate? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total distance between Rainham and Margate by train is 53 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.