The cheapest and fastest trains from Westgate-on-Sea to Margate
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
3 m
Average duration
3 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
4 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Westgate-on-Sea to Margate is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Westgate-on-Sea to Margate will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Westgate-on-Sea 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 4 km distance in an average of 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 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
Westgate-on-Sea to Margate train times
The table below shows live departures for Westgate-on-Sea to Margate trains for tomorrow, Friday 28 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:20 Westgate-on-Sea | 0h03 | 09:23 Margate | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Westgate-on-Sea to Margate
Trains from Westgate-on-Sea to Margate run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:05, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 4 km distance in 3m.
Distance 4 km |
Average train duration 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 3m |
First train 00:05 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Southeastern from Westgate-on-Sea to Margate trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Westgate-on-Sea and Margate from £2. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Westgate-on-Sea to Margate train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Westgate-on-Sea 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 Westgate-on-Sea and Margate
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 11:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- 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 2 for services towards Margate via the side entrance off Station Road. Step free access to Platform 1 for services towards London via side entrance from Westbury Road. Step free interchange via road and steep paths in excess of 200 metres. Stepped interchange via 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: station forecourt
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- 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: Rail replacement buses depart from outside the station on Station Road (Stop A on the Buses map).
- 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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