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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Reading to Margate
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£57
Fastest journey
2 h 54 m
Average duration
2 h 54 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
164 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Reading to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Reading to Margate will cost around £57 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 1 trains that leave Reading for Margate 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 164 km distance in an average of 2 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 54 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.
9:052h54Reading11:59Margate£571One-way0 changes
- 9:052h54Reading11:59Margate£571One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Reading to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £40, and a coach costs an average of £52.
Distance: 164 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £54 Average Price |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Reading to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Reading to Margate trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 3 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:05 Reading | 2h54 | 11:59 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Reading to Margate
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Reading to Margate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £40 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 02:24, the last at 22:17. The fastest train covers the 164 km distance in 2h 47m.
Distance 164 km |
Average train duration 2h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £40 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 47m |
First train 2:24 |
Last train 22:17 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 7 days |
Train companies: Southeastern, Great Western Railway (GWR) from Reading to Margate trainsSoutheastern, Great Western Railway (GWR) trains will get you between Reading and Margate from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Reading to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Reading 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.
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Important Stations and Airports in Reading and Margate
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 22:45 Saturday 05:30 - 22:45 Sunday 07:15 - 22:45 Please note: Reservations and tickets requiring reservations are sold at the following times only: Mon - Sat 08:00 - 20:00 and Sun 09:00 - 20:00
- Car Park: Multi Storey Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: platforms can be reached via lift and bridge, ticket office is step free.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Accessible low-level Pay Phone is available at the station main concourse. Please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxi are available at the station entrance. please request staff assistance if you need to.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible ticket machines are located at the station entrance by the ticket office and at the car park.
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are located on Station Platforms and in The Brunel Arcade building
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Front of station, underground short stay car park and long stay car park.
- Storage CCTV: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: At the North side of the station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLounge
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parking
Information Desk- 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.
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