The cheapest and fastest trains from Surbiton to Margate
Cheapest price
£62
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
2 h 46 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Surbiton to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Surbiton to Margate will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
Of the 2 trains that leave Surbiton for Margate every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 117 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 46 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 29 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.




Live departures
Surbiton to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Surbiton to Margate trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:41 Surbiton | 2h46 | 07:27 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:57 Surbiton | 3h29 | 08:26 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Surbiton to Margate
Trains from Surbiton to Margate run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £59 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:17, the last at 21:05. The fastest train covers the 117 km distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 40m |
First train 04:17 |
Last train 21:05 |
Train companies: Southeastern, South Western Railway from Surbiton to Margate trainsSoutheastern, South Western Railway trains will get you between Surbiton and Margate from £59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Surbiton to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Surbiton 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 Surbiton and Margate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 21:45 Saturday 06:20 - 21:30 Sunday 07:20 - 21:30
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Step-free category B station - This station has step-free access from the main entrance to all platforms via lifts. There is no step-free access from the rear (South Bank) entrance.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on all the platforms. The National key toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from station staff upon request. A 'National Key Scheme' key [RADAR] can be purchased by contacting the following. Address: 12 City Forum, 250 City Road, London, EC1V 8AF. Tel: 020 7250 3222. Minicom: 020 7250 4119. Fax: 020 7250 0212. Email: [email protected]
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Station forecourt off Victoria road
- 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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