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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kettering to Margate
Showing times and prices for 25 Dec
Cheapest price
£84
Average price
£84
Fastest journey
2 h 31 m
Average duration
2 h 32 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
184 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kettering to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kettering to Margate will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £84.
Fast trains
To travel from Kettering to Margate you need to make at least one change.
04:403h37
Kettering08:17Margate
£841One-way
1 change
06:112h48
Kettering08:59Margate
£841One-way
1 change
06:362h33
Kettering09:09Margate
£841One-way
1 change
07:072h52
Kettering09:59Margate
£841One-way
1 change
07:382h31
Kettering10:09Margate
£841One-way
1 change
07:382h31
Kettering10:09Margate
£841One-way
1 change
08:372h32
Kettering11:09Margate
£841One-way
1 change
11:372h32
Kettering14:09Margate
£841One-way
1 change
12:372h32
Kettering15:09Margate
£841One-way
1 change
13:372h32
Kettering16:09Margate
£841One-way
1 change
Live departures
Kettering to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Kettering to Margate trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 23:13
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:40 Kettering | 3h37 | 08:17 Margate | 1 change | |
| 06:11 Kettering | 2h48 | 08:59 Margate | 1 change | |
| 06:36 Kettering | 2h33 | 09:09 Margate | 1 change | |
| 07:07 Kettering | 2h52 | 09:59 Margate | 1 change | |
| 07:38 Kettering | 2h31 | 10:09 Margate | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kettering to Margate
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Trains from Kettering to Margate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £71 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:37, the last at 13:49. The fastest train covers the 184 km distance in 2h 48m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 184 km |
Average train duration 2h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £71 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 48m |
First train 04:37 |
Last train 13:49 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
£85
east_midlands_trains frequency
25 a day
FAQs: Kettering to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kettering 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.
The train distance from Kettering to Margate is 184 km.
For a fulfilling visit to Margate, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended to explore its beaches, cultural attractions, and local cuisine.
The train journey from Kettering to Margate covers a distance of 184 km and takes approximately 2h 48m. Trains run 6 per day.
A day trip from Kettering to Margate is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 48m. However, there are 6 trains per day covering the distance of 184 km.
The first train from Kettering to Margate leaves at 4:37.
The last train from Kettering to Margate departs at 13:49.
Booking trains from Kettering to Margate in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
Trains from Kettering to Margate run approximately 6 times per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Kettering to Margate can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £71, while the average price tends to be around £86.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Kettering to Margate.
The cheapest way to get from Kettering to Margate is by train, costing approximately £71.
The train station in Kettering that goes to Margate is Kettering station (KET), and it arrives at Margate station (MAR).
There is no night train service from Kettering to Margate.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Kettering to Margate.
Yes, you can take the train from Kettering to Margate.
To travel from Kettering to Margate, you can take a train.
The train journey from Kettering to Margate offers glimpses of scenic countryside views, especially as you travel through the rolling landscapes of Northamptonshire and Kent, though some stretches focus more on urban and suburban areas.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Kettering and Margate
Kettering
Margate
The major train station for departures in Kettering is Kettering. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kettering for your trip from Kettering to Margate.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:30 Saturday 06:00 - 20:30 Sunday 08:00 - 21:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station. This station has step free access to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Ticket Office upon request.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 adjacent to lift and station managers office
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Kettering
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Coaches leave from the bus stop on Northfield Avenue, close to the junction with Station Road.
The major train station for arrivals in Margate is Margate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Margate for your journey to Margate from Kettering.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibilityWCHotel
Lounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:15 - 19:30 Saturday 06:15 - 19:30 Sunday 09:10 - 16:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
Distance to city center
1 kmShopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
WC
- Toilets Location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 country end
- Storage CCTV: No
Information Desk
- 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
Public transport options for Margate
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
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