How to get from Margate to Croydon by train?

From Margate to Croydon by train

To get from Margate to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Margate station to Ramsgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the MILDMAY LINE train from London Bridge station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min.

172min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - MILDMAY LINE
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Margate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Margate
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    119 min
  • 6
    Train - MILDMAY LINE
    Wait for train
    MILDMAY LINE
    Eastbourne
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    930 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Margate to Croydon by train via SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN and THAMESLINK

To get from Margate to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Margate station to Ramsgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Margate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Margate
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    119 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    930 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Margate to Croydon

The distance between Margate, Croydon and Croydon, Croydon is approximately 161.44 km, which can typically be travelled in 172 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Margate to Croydon by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Croydon – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Margate

Margate is located at Margate, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Railway Station, Margate.

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Railway Station, Margate
  • Nayland Rock, Westbrook
  • Marine Terrace, Margate

Public transport stations close to Croydon, Croydon

Croydon is located at Scarbrook Road, Croydon and the nearest public transport station is Croydon Flyover (KT).

Bus stations close to Croydon:

  • Croydon Flyover (KT)
  • Croydon Flyover (KS)
  • Church Street Tram Stop (CL)

Related Routes

Alternative route from Margate to Croydon by train via SOUTHEASTERN, SOUTHEASTERN and THAMESLINK

To get from Margate to Croydon in Croydon, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Margate station to Ramsgate station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the THAMESLINK train from London Bridge station to East Croydon station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 55 min.

175min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - THAMESLINK
Walk to Croydon
Leaves from Margate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Margate
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    13 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Charing Cross
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    London Bridge
    119 min
  • 6
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Brighton
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Croydon
    14 min
  • 8
    Walk to Croydon
    Walk to
    Croydon
    Scarbrook Road
    930 m • 13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Croydon?

    The fastest way takes 172 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line MILDMAY LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Margate to Croydon?

    The alternative route takes 175 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line THAMESLINK.

  • Is there a direct train between Margate and Croydon?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 52 min.

  • Which train line goes from Margate to Croydon?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from Ramsgate station near Margate in Margate to Ramsgate station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Ramsgate station near Croydon in Croydon.

  • How long does it take to travel from Margate to Croydon by train?

    The total travel time between Margate in Margate and Croydon in Croydon by train is about 2 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Margate to get to Croydon?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the Ramsgate station near Margate in Margate.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Margate and Croydon?

    Get off the train at the Ramsgate station, which is closest to Croydon in Croydon.