The cheapest and fastest trains from Margate to Norwich
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
3 h 34 m
Average duration
3 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Margate to Norwich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Margate to Norwich will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Margate for Norwich every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 3 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 34 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 34 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 Norwich
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Margate to Norwich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 55m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 139 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 40m Average total duration 6h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Margate to Norwich train times
The table below shows live departures for Margate to Norwich trains for today, Thursday 27 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:32 Margate | 4h08 | 14:40 Norwich | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:32 Margate | 4h08 | 15:40 Norwich | 2 changes | |
| Friday 28 November | |||||
![]() | 07:47 Margate | 3h34 | 11:21 Norwich | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to Norwich
Trains from Margate to Norwich run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:45, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 3h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 55m |
First train 04:45 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Margate to Norwich trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Margate and Norwich from £23. 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 Norwich train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to Norwich 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 Norwich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Margate and Norwich
- 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 04:45 - 20:45 Saturday 04:45 - 20:45 Sunday 06:45 - 20:45
- Type of shops available: News agent Mini supermarket Passport Photo Booth
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Details of nearest taxis are shown on station information poster
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Ticket machines are located in the ticket hall and on the station concourse.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: All toilets are located on the concourse including the accessible (radar key) toilet
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On forecourt and within station
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point
- Helpline Contact: 0800 028 28 78
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport stop on station forecourt
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