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Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
Last updated at 03:05
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 04:46 Royal Tunbridge Wells | 2h31 | 07:17 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:54, the last at 22:40. The fastest train covers the 83 km distance in 2h 14m.
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 83 km |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 14m |
First train 04:54 |
Last train 22:40 |
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 Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Royal Tunbridge Wells and Margate from £14. 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
2h 31m
Cheapest Price
£14
Southeastern frequency
7 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: Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Royal Tunbridge Wells 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.
For a fulfilling visit to Margate, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended to explore its beaches, cultural attractions, and local cuisine.
The cheapest way to get from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate is by train, costing approximately £14.
The cost of a train ticket from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £14, while the average price tends to be around £21.
Booking trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate is 83 km.
To travel from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate, you can take a train.
The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate covers a distance of 83 km and takes approximately 2h 14m. Trains run 8 per day.
The last train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate departs at 22:40.
There is no night train service from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate.
The train station in Royal Tunbridge Wells that goes to Margate is Tunbridge Wells (TBW), and it arrives at Margate station (MAR).
The first train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate leaves at 4:54.
Trains from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate run approximately 8 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate.
Yes, you can take the train from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate.
The train journey from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate is quite scenic, offering views of the picturesque Kent countryside, charming villages, and coastal landscapes as you approach Margate.
A day trip from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate is not feasible, as the travel duration is 2h 14m. However, there are 8 train journeys per day covering a distance of 83 km.
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Important Stations and Airports in Royal Tunbridge Wells and Margate
Royal Tunbridge Wells
Margate
The major train station for departures in Royal Tunbridge Wells is High Brooms. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at High Brooms for your trip from Royal Tunbridge Wells to Margate.
Amenities at train station
Parking
Dining
Accessibility
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:00 Saturday 07:10 - 13:50 Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
Distance to city center
2 kmParking
- 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 1 for services towards London via the side entrance.There is no step free access to Platform 2. Step only access to platform 2 for services away from London. 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
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: outside station entrance
- 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 High Brooms
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Towards Tonbridge - End of Approach Road Towards Tunbridge Wells - Opposite the Approach Road.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDining
ATMAccessibility
WC
HotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:55 - 21:40 Saturday 06:30 - 20:40 Sunday 07:45 - 21:55 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 B1. 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 1 for services towards London via the main entrance. Step free access to platform 2 via the lift from Mount Pleasant Road entrance for services towards Hastings. Step free interchange between platforms via steep path approximately 200 metres. Step access between platforms via the station footbridge.
- 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: booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 01:45 Saturday - Sunday 05:00 - 02:15 Saturday - Sunday 06:30 - 00:30 Assistance is available from this station from First to Last trains.
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: There are toilets on Platform 1 and platform 2.- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: On Platform 1 and Platform 2.- Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Only available when staff present
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting room on both platforms Only available when staff present
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: car park, Platform 1& outside station
- 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 Tunbridge Wells
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside of platform 1
The major train station for arrivals in Margate is Margate. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Margate for your journey to Margate from Royal Tunbridge Wells.
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Deskinformation
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.
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