London St Pancras International to Margate Trains From €13.86*

The direct train from London St Pancras International to Margate is perfect for daytrippers and holidaymakers heading to the coast. It's also popular among commuters who live in Kent and work in London.

The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes with Southeastern trains and crosses Kent's rolling green countryside - you'll soon see where the Garden of England nickname comes from. Southeastern is the main operator for this part of the UK, running trains from London terminals to destinations like Canterbury, Dover, Margate and Hastings.

Departing from London St Pancras International

St Pancras International Station is just north of central London, right next to King's Cross and about a 10-minute walk away from Euston. It's easy to get to from most places in the capital. The Underground station is served by 6 lines (Victoria, Piccadilly, Northern, Metropolitan, Hammersmith & City and Circle), and lots of buses stop outside, too.

Eurostar runs from here to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam - hence the word "International" in the station's name. Within the UK, the main operators from St Pancras are East Midlands Railway, Thameslink and Southeastern. Destinations south of London include Dover, Brighton and Gatwick, while those towards the north include Leicester and Nottingham.

Main stops

The main stations along the St Pancras to Margate route are Stratford International, Ebbsfleet International, Gravesend, Rochester and Chatham.

Arriving at Margate

The beach - one of the main reasons for a day trip to Margate - is a short walk from the station. When you reach the seafront, you can easily head into the old town or towards the amusement park and arcades.

Margate is served by Southeastern trains, with direct services to St Pancras and Victoria via Chatham. If you're exploring more of the Kent coast, trains run to Ramsgate, Deal and Dover. You can head inland to the historic city of Canterbury, too.

Southeastern train classes

There is just one class available from St Pancras to Margate on Southeastern. On their newer high-speed trains, you can expect comfortable seating, LED lighting and USB ports at every seat to charge your handheld devices - handy for arriving with a full battery so you can take videos and pictures of your day out on the Kent coast.

Southeastern train travel advice

From bags to pets and kids, here are the essentials you need to know for travelling from St Pancras to Margate with Southeastern.

• Luggage: You can bring hand luggage plus two larger items (up to 23 kg each). Make sure you keep your bags with you, ideally in the overhead racks or under the seat in front of you.
• Bicycles: Folding bikes are welcome anytime if folded and stored with your bags. If you want to bring an ordinary bike, you'll need to travel during off-peak hours. Bikes are not allowed at peak times.
• Children: If you've got young kids, you can board with prams and buggies as long as they can be folded. Little ones under 5 go free (without a seat) and 5-to-15-year-olds travel for half price. There is also a special railcard for families travelling off-peak.
• Pets: Southeastern trains lets you take up to 2 pets for free as long as they stay on a lead or in a container, and are kept on the floor.
• Passenger Assistance: You can book up to 2 hours before travel for assistance, including help with luggage, boarding and alighting. 

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.