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Rochester to Margate Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Rochester to Margate? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as MYR 138.56, with average prices for this route around MYR 138.56. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Find Tickets
12:20 1 hour 2 minutes, Direct Rochester	13:22 Margate	Find Tickets
12:57 1 hour 2 minutes, Direct Rochester	13:59 Margate	Find Tickets
13:20 1 hour 2 minutes, Direct Rochester	14:22 Margate	Find Tickets
13:57 1 hour 2 minutes, Direct Rochester	14:59 Margate	Find Tickets
14:20 1 hour 2 minutes, Direct Rochester	15:22 Margate	Find Tickets
14:27 1 hour 21 minutes, Changes required Rochester	15:48 Paris	Find Tickets

Rochester to Margate Train Route Details

First train

00:20

Last train

23:20

Departure station

Rochester

Arrival station

Margate

Journey time

59 minutes

Distance

60 km

Price

MYR 138.56*

Train operators

Southeastern, Thameslink

How to book cheap train tickets from Rochester to Margate

Traveling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Rochester to Margate during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Rochester to Margate for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Rochester to Margate, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Rochester to Margate ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are planning a trip with a group of three to nine people, take advantage of ⅓ off standard fares with group travel discounts, offered by many train companies, perfect for journeys with your family, friends, or colleagues.

Rochester to Margate train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Rochester to Margate Train prices and times

Rochester to Margate Train Route Details