Margate live departures
Next trains leaving Margate (MAR), with platforms and expected times from the National Rail Darwin feed. The board refreshes itself every 30 seconds, so you can leave it open while you walk to the station.
Waiting for someone instead? Margate live arrivals shows trains coming in, with origins and expected times.
- Station codeMAR
- CountryEngland
- Coordinates51.3849, 1.3717
- Nearest stationWestgate-On-Sea (2.3 km)
- Passengers 2024-251,287,330
- GB rank434th busiest
- Managed bySoutheastern
About this board
Margate is a National Rail station in England, listed under the code MAR. The departures above come from Darwin, the industry system that merges the timetable with live signalling and operator updates. A train marked "On time" is running to schedule; an amended time means Darwin expects it to leave then instead.
In the year April 2024 to March 2025, Margate handled 1,287,330 passenger entries and exits, ranking 434th of Great Britain's stations. The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International (416,474 journeys). Figures are ORR station usage estimates.
Fares out of Margate usually drop outside the morning and evening peaks. Our off-peak train times guide explains when the cheaper windows start on each operator.
Stations near Margate
Margate station FAQs
What is the station code for Margate?
The three-letter CRS code for Margate is MAR. You can use it on any journey planner or departure board site, including the search on this one.
How current is the Margate departure board?
The board on this page reads from Darwin, the rail industry's live train-running engine, and refreshes every 30 seconds. It shows the same expected times and platforms as the screens at Margate itself.
How busy is Margate station?
Margate recorded 1,287,330 passenger entries and exits in the year April 2024 to March 2025, making it the 434th busiest station in Great Britain (ORR estimates). The most common origin or destination for journeys here is London St Pancras International.
Which stations are closest to Margate?
The nearest station is Westgate-On-Sea, about 2.3 km away in a straight line. Birchington-On-Sea (5 km) and Broadstairs (5 km) are also close.
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Live departures: Darwin via National Rail OpenLDBWS, Open Government Licence. Station reference data: open industry sources. Passenger figures: ORR station usage estimates, April 2024 to March 2025 (OGL). Distances are straight-line. Page details last verified 12 September 2026. How this site works.