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The cheapest and fastest trains from Spalding to Margate
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£138
Average price
£149
Fastest journey
3 h 5 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
188 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Spalding to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Spalding to Margate will cost around £149 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £138.
Fast trains
To travel from Spalding to Margate you need to make at least 2 changes.

22:299h48
Spalding08:17Margate
£1381One-way
2 changes

07:043h05
Spalding10:09Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

08:013h08
Spalding11:09Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

08:563h13
Spalding12:09Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

11:273h32
Spalding14:59Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

07:043h05
Spalding10:09Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

08:013h08
Spalding11:09Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

08:563h13
Spalding12:09Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

18:453h14
Spalding21:59Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes

15:273h19
Spalding18:46Margate
£1521One-way
2 changes
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Spalding to Margate
Trains from Spalding to Margate run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £138 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 188 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £138 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 44m |
First train 07:01 |
Last train 22:29 |
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, east_midlands_trains from Spalding to Margate trainsSoutheastern, east_midlands_trains trains will get you between Spalding and Margate from £138. 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
Southeastern frequency
6 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
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Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 44m
Cheapest Price
£138
east_midlands_trains frequency
12 a day
FAQs: Spalding to Margate train
FAQs: Travel by train from Spalding to Margate 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 Spalding to Margate.

The train distance from Spalding to Margate is 188 km.
Booking trains from Spalding to Margate in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Spalding to Margate covers a distance of 188 km and takes approximately 2h 44m. Trains run 6 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Spalding to Margate can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £138, while the average price tends to be around £151.
The first train from Spalding to Margate leaves at 7:01.
The cheapest way to get from Spalding to Margate is by train, costing approximately £138.
The train station in Spalding that goes to Margate is Spalding station (SPA), and it arrives at Margate station (MAR).
The last train from Spalding to Margate departs at 22:29.
Trains from Spalding to Margate run approximately 6 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Spalding to Margate.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Spalding to Margate.
There is no night train service from Spalding to Margate.
Yes, you can take the train from Spalding to Margate.
To travel from Spalding to Margate, you can take a train.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Spalding and Margate
Spalding
Margate
The major train station for departures in Spalding is Spalding. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Spalding for your trip from Spalding to Margate.
Amenities at train station
information
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:30 - 14:30 Saturday 06:30 - 14:30 Sunday Closed
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. 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 for details. Level to Peterborough bound platform. Footbridge or with staff assistance via foot crossing to Sleaford bound platform (station is staffed mornings only). This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: MRIS 01795 680993
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: 1 in the car park and the other on Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Spalding
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Outside the station front at the bus stop next to the taxi rank.
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 Spalding.
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.
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