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The cheapest and fastest trains from Luton to Margate

Showing times and prices for 20 Mar

Cheapest price

£77

Average price

£77

Fastest journey

2 h 9 m

Average duration

2 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

136 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Luton to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

06:562h13

Luton

09:09Margate

£771One-way

1 change

08:552h14

Luton

11:09Margate

£771One-way

1 change

10:562h13

Luton

13:09Margate

£771One-way

1 change

14:562h13

Luton

17:09Margate

£771One-way

1 change

15:562h13

Luton

18:09Margate

£771One-way

1 change

Luton to Margate train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 20 March

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
ThameslinkThameslink	05:40 Luton	2h37	08:17 Margate	1 change
ThameslinkThameslink	06:31 Luton	2h28	08:59 Margate	1 change
East Midlands RailwaysEast Midlands Railways	06:56 Luton	2h13	09:09 Margate	1 change
ThameslinkThameslink	07:37 Luton	2h22	09:59 Margate	1 change
ThameslinkThameslink	07:57 Luton	2h12	10:09 Margate	1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Luton to Margate

Trains from Luton to Margate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £64 but you can travel from only £24 by bus.

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

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Distance

136 km

Average train duration

2h 52m

Cheapest ticket price

£64

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

2h 13m

First train

05:25

Last train

10:29

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £24

Train companies: Southeastern and Thameslink trains Luton to Margate

Travel from Luton to Margate from £60 with Omio’s train partners Southeastern and Thameslink! You can find the best timetables and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular trip for you.

Southeastern is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to Kent, Sussex, Surrey and parts of East Anglia. It runs services from early morning until late at night, seven days a week. Southeastern has a range of train types, including high-speed Javelin trains, commuter-friendly Metro services, and the classic InterCity services. Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Anytime tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Southeastern are London to Kent, London to Eastbourne, and London to Hastings.

Luton to Margate train information with Southeastern:

Average Duration: 2 h 11 min
Cheapest Price: £60

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

Train information from Luton to Margate with Thameslink:

Average Duration: 2 h 16 min
Cheapest Price: £112
Thameslink frequency: 13 a day

FAQs: Luton to Margate train

FAQs: Travel by train from Luton to Margate easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Luton to Margate.

Cheap train tickets from Luton to Margate can start from as little as £62 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Luton to Margate is £68; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Luton to Margate train time is 2 h 37 min covering the 84 mile long route, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Luton to Margate leaves at 01: 46. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Luton to Margate leaves at 23: 05.

There are 7 trains a day from Luton to Margate which require at least one change with Southeastern, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Luton to Margate, you can count on Southeastern, Thameslink or east_midlands_trains for the best way to get you to Margate. You can also check all possible train companies who offer a service to Margate from Luton and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 23: 05.

A trip to Margate from Luton is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 37 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Luton to Margate is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel to Margate from Luton including taking a train or coach.