The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Dartford
Cheapest price
£27
Average price
£36
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
81 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Dartford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Dartford will cost around £36 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £27.
Of the 4 trains that leave Margate for Dartford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 81 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 42 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Margate to Dartford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Dartford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £13.
Distance: 81 km
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£23 Average Price | £17 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 16m Average total duration 1h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Margate to Dartford train times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Dartford trains for today, Sunday 16 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 06:05 Margate | 2h20 | 08:25 Dartford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:42 Margate | 1h33 | 09:15 Dartford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Margate | 1h40 | 09:45 Dartford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:32 Margate | 1h43 | 11:15 Dartford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 17 November | |||||
![]() | 04:25 Margate | 1h42 | 06:07 Dartford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Dartford
Trains from Margate to Dartford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 81 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 81 km |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 00:30 |
Last train 23:56 |
Train companies: Southeastern, Thameslink from Margate to Dartford trainsSoutheastern, Thameslink trains will get you between Margate and Dartford from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Margate to Dartford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to Dartford 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 Dartford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Dartford
- 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.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- 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
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 1 country end
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:40 Saturday 06:10 - 19:40 Sunday 07:10 - 20:40 Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Access to all platforms and interchange via lifts and stairs.
- 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: 2 x in booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Booking Hall- Available during staffing hours
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated waiting shelter on Platform 1 and 2 Only available when staff present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: by station entrance.
- Storage CCTV: No
- 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
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station Approach
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