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The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Headcorn
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£29
Fastest journey
1 h 7 m
Average duration
1 h 17 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
58 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Headcorn is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Headcorn will cost around £29 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Fast trains
To travel from Margate to Headcorn you need to make at least one change.

07:382h06
Margate09:44Headcorn
£281One-way
0 changes

15:481h24
Margate17:12Headcorn
£281One-way
0 changes

09:001h42
Margate10:42Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change

10:241h18
Margate11:42Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change

11:221h20
Margate12:42Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change

06:151h07
Margate07:22Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change

10:241h18
Margate11:42Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change

11:221h20
Margate12:42Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change

12:221h20
Margate13:42Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change

13:221h20
Margate14:42Headcorn
£311One-way
1 change
Live departures
Margate to Headcorn train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November
Last updated at 07:52
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:15 Margate | 1h07 | 07:22 Headcorn | 1 change | |
![]() | 06:45 Margate | 1h27 | 08:12 Headcorn | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:15 Margate | 1h29 | 08:44 Headcorn | 1 change | |
![]() | 07:38 Margate | 2h06 | 09:44 Headcorn | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Headcorn
Trains from Margate to Headcorn run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 if you book in advance.
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 58 km |
Average train duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 7m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 21:57 |
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
Train companies: Southeastern from Margate to Headcorn trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Margate and Headcorn from £28. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Southeastern
About
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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
£19
Southeastern frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at the end of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on most services
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and ramps for boarding
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs allowed with ticket. Guide dogs free
Quiet zone
Family area
FAQs: Margate to Headcorn train
FAQs: Travel by train from Margate to Headcorn 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 Margate to Headcorn.

The train distance from Margate to Headcorn is 58 km.
Booking trains from Margate to Headcorn in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The cost of a train ticket from Margate to Headcorn can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £28, while the average price tends to be around £31.
The cheapest way to get from Margate to Headcorn is by train, costing approximately £28.
The train station in Margate that goes to Headcorn is Margate station (MAR), and it arrives at Headcorn station (HCN).
Yes, there is a direct train between Margate and Headcorn. The service operates 0 times per day, provided by Southeastern.
The train journey from Margate to Headcorn covers a distance of 58 km and takes approximately 1h 7m. Trains run 6 per day.
The first train from Margate to Headcorn leaves at 5:14.
The last train from Margate to Headcorn departs at 21:57.
Trains from Margate to Headcorn run approximately 6 times per day.
There is no night train service from Margate to Headcorn.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Margate to Headcorn.
Yes, you can take the train from Margate to Headcorn.
To travel from Margate to Headcorn, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Headcorn
Margate
Headcorn
The major train station for departures in Margate is Margate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Margate for your trip from Margate to Headcorn.
Amenities at train station
information
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.
The major train station for arrivals in Headcorn is Headcorn. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Headcorn for your journey to Headcorn from Margate.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 19:20 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday 08:10 - 16:30 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: newspapers
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform 2 for services away from London direct from station entrance. There is no step free access to Platform 1. Stepped access only to platform 1 for services towards London via the station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms.
- 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: downside, behind taxi tenancy
- 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 Headcorn
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt (Ashford side of the station)
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