Gatwick Airport to Margate train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Gatwick Airport to Margate by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Gatwick Airport to Margate take around 2 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 110 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Gatwick Airport is scheduled to depart at around  03:21. The last departure is usually at around 23:27 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Gatwick Airport at around 04:05, with the last train leaving at around 23:14. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 74 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 9 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$34.98.

We think any time is a great time to visit Margate, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Margate.

Is there a direct train from Gatwick Airport to Margate?

The journey between Gatwick Airport and Margate usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Gatwick Airport to Margate every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Gatwick Airport to Margate?

The Gatwick Airport to Margate train travel takes about 2 hours and 20 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Gatwick Airport to Margate train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Margate leaving Gatwick Airport at around 03:21 and the last train leaving at around 23:27 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Gatwick Airport at around 04:05, with the final departure at 23:14.