11:251h44Hastings13:09Margate£131One-way0 changes
11:251h44Hastings13:09Margate£131One-way0 changes
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Compare train and coach for Hastings to Margate
The cheapest option from Hastings to Margate is train, with an average price of £13. Omio recommends booking the train, as it is the most popular option from Hastings to Margate among Omio users. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the is your best option, as it emits only .
Distance: 82 km
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2h 5m Average total duration Fastest option 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Hastings to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Hastings to Margate trains for tomorrow, Friday 10 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:25 Hastings | 1h44 | 13:09 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Hastings to Margate
Typically, there are 7 trains per day from Hastings to Margate, including direct trains, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Lowest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 5:20 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Southeastern, Southern from Hastings to Margate trainsSoutheastern, Southern trains will get you between Hastings and Margate from £11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Hastings to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Hastings to Margate by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Hastings and Margate
Most Hastings to Margate trains use the Hastings to Margate station pair. Use this guide to compare Hastings and Margate train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Hastings station do trains to Margate leave from?
Getting to Hastings from Hastings city centre
Hastings train station facilities and services
Hastings has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Hastings.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hastings.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Hastings. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hastings: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Hastings: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hastings: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access direct to platform 1 and 2 from ramp leading off the ticket hall for some Ashford and Brightton/London services. Step free access to platforms 3 and 4 via lifts on the station footbridge. Stepped access between platforms also via the station footbridge, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: booking hall, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 04:45 - 01:40 Saturday 04:45 - 01:40 Sunday 06:20 - 01:25 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Ore from Hastings city centre
Ore is 1 km from Hastings city centre. Public transport options include:
Ore train station facilities and services
Ore has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lounge, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ore.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ore: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Ore: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Ore: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category B3 station: Step-free access to platform 2 (to Ashford). Steps to platform 1 (to Brighton). Assistance Meeting Point is on the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Margate station do trains from Hastings arrive at?
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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