Does Margate station have ticket gates?

No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.

Is there CCTV at Margate station?

Yes, there is CCTV at this station.

Is there a bureau de change at Margate station?

No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.

Are there public telephones at Margate station?

Yes, there's public telephones at this station.

Is there a waiting room at Margate station?

Yes, this station has a waiting room.

Are there seated areas at Margate station?

Yes, there's a seating area at this station.

Are there showers at Margate station?

No, there aren't showers at this station.

Is there a tourist information office at Margate station?

No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.

Are there luggage trolleys at Margate station?

No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.

Are smartcards issued at Margate station?

Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.

Are there ticket machines at Margate station?

Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.

Can I collect train tickets from Margate station?

Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.

Can smartcards be topped up at Margate station?

Yes, you can top up smartcards at this station.

Can smartcards be validated at Margate station?

No, smartcards can't be validated at this station.

Are Oyster cards issued at Margate station?

No, Oyster cards aren't issued at this station.

Can Oyster cards be topped up at Margate station?

No, you can't top up Oyster cards at this station.

Can Oyster cards be used at Margate station?

No, you can't use Oyster cards at this station.

Are there bus connections at Margate station?

Yes, there are bus services at this station.

Is car hire available at or near Margate station?

No, car hire is not available at or near the station.

Are there metro connections at Margate station?

No, metro services aren't available at this station.

Does Margate station have connections to a port?

No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.

Does Margate station have connections to an airport?

No, the station does not have connections to an airport.

From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50

Is bike hire available at or near Margate station?

No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.

Are accessible taxis available at Margate station?

Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.

Accessible taxis information

Accessible taxis are available to book

Is there a ramp at Margate station to get on the train?

Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.

Are there accessible public telephones at Margate station?

Yes, accessible public telephones are available at this station.

Accessible public telephones information

Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible

Are there induction loops at Margate station?

Yes, induction loops are available at this station.

Are there wheelchairs available at Margate station?

Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.

Trains to Margate station

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Margate station address

Margate station
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Margate
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CT9 5AD

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Margate ticket office opening hours

Monday to Friday – 06:15 to 19:30 Saturday – 06:15 to 19:30 Sunday – 09:10 to 16:40

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Margate train station facilities

Getting ready for your next journey? Whether you’re planning a trip or getting ready for your commute, find out everything you need to know about Margate station facilities here before you travel. At most train stations you’ll find ticket machines to buy or collect tickets, as well as customer help points if you need a helping hand. There are also seating areas in most stations so you can sit back and relax while you wait for your train. For detailed information about the facilities available at Margate station, take a look below.

Margate at a glance

Margate station

Station information
- Station details
  
  Station name
  
  Margate
  
  CRS code
  
  MAR
  
  Station operator
  
  SE
  
  National Location Code
  
  5018
- Ticketing information
  
  Does Margate station have ticket gates?
  
  No, this station doesn't have ticket gates.
  
  Penalty fares information
  
  Applicable Operators: Southeastern
- Station security
  
  Staffing level
  
  Full time
  
  Is there CCTV at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there is CCTV at this station.
- Customer service
  
  Are there customer help points at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there's customer help points at this station.
  
  Customer help points information
  
  On platform
  
  Customer services information
  
  0345 322 7021
  
  Assisted travel information
  
  Assistance navigating through the station and getting on and off trains (by ramp if required) is available all the time trains are running. There are also staff able to offer assistance on all Southeastern trains from this station. You can now book assistance up to 2 hours before your journey. You can also travel without booking, just make yourself known to staff as far in advance as possible of the train you would like to get - we recommend at least 20 minutes. The meeting point for assisted travel is the office on platform 1 or you can use the help point.
  
  Assisted travel contact details
  
  0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
  
  Assisted travel opening hours
  
  *Helpline closed on Christmas Day
Station facilities
- Toilet facilities
  
  Are there toilets at Margate station?
  
  Yes, this station has toilets.
  
  Toilets information
  
  Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours
  
  Are there baby changing facilities at Margate station?
  
  No, there aren't baby changing facilities at this station.
  
  Are there showers at Margate station?
  
  No, there aren't showers at this station.
- Seating at the station
  
  Is there a waiting room at Margate station?
  
  Yes, this station has a waiting room.
  
  Waiting room information
  
  Heated waiting room on platforms 1 and 3 Only available when staff present
  
  Are there seated areas at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there's a seating area at this station.
- Tourist facilities
  
  Is there a bureau de change at Margate station?
  
  No, there isn't a bureau de change at this station.
  
  Are there luggage storage facilities at Margate station?
  
  No, there are no luggage storage facilities at this station.
  
  Is there a tourist information office at Margate station?
  
  No, there isn't a tourist information office at this station.
  
  Are there luggage trolleys at Margate station?
  
  No, luggage trolleys aren't available at this station.
- Communication
  
  Are there public telephones at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there's public telephones at this station.
  
  Is there a post box at Margate station?
  
  No, there isn't a post box at this station.
  
  Is there Wi-Fi at Margate station?
  
  No, this station doesn't have Wi-Fi.
- Shops, cafés and cash machines
  
  Is there a cash machine at Margate station?
  
  Yes, this station has cash machines.
  
  Cash machine information
  
  Next to the ticket office
  
  Are there shops at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there are shops at this station.
  
  Shops information
  
  newspapers
  
  Are there cafés, pubs or restaurants at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there are cafés, pubs or restaurants at this station.
  
  Cafés, pubs or restaurants information
  
  Buffet and Selecta vending machines
Buying and collecting train tickets
- Ticket office
  
  Are there ticket machines at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there are ticket machines at this station.
  
  Can I collect train tickets from Margate station?
  
  Yes, you can collect train tickets from this station.
- Ticketing options
  
  Are smartcards issued at Margate station?
  
  Yes, smartcards are issued at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be topped up at Margate station?
  
  Yes, you can top up smartcards at this station.
  
  Can smartcards be validated at Margate station?
  
  No, smartcards can't be validated at this station.
  
  Smartcard information
  
  Seasons, Single and Return tickets are now available digitally on The Key. To find out more or apply online, go to www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/tickets/the-key or get a smartcard from all staffed Southeastern ticket offices.
Travel links
- Public transport
  
  Are there bus connections at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there are bus services at this station.
  
  Bus services information
  
  Information to plan your onward journey is available in a printable format here
  
  Are there metro connections at Margate station?
  
  No, metro services aren't available at this station.
  
  Does Margate station have connections to a port?
  
  No, the station doesn't have connections to a port.
  
  Does Margate station have connections to an airport?
  
  No, the station does not have connections to an airport.
  
  Replacement buses location
  
  Front of the station, next to the Premier Inn.
- Personal transport
  
  Is car hire available at or near Margate station?
  
  No, car hire is not available at or near the station.
  
  Does Margate station have a taxi rank?
  
  Yes, this station has a taxi rank.
  
  Taxi rank information
  
  station front
Car parking
- Car parking
  Live Car Parking
  
  Car park name and spaces
  Station Car Park - 110 spaces
  
  Opening hours
  Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Car parking charges
  Off-peak ticket: £3.70
  PerHour ticket: N/A
  Peak ticket: £4.10
  Weekly ticket: £17.60
  Monthly ticket: £62.00
  Quarterly ticket: £185.80
  Semi Annual ticket: £373.50
  Annual ticket: £669.00
  
  Notes
  
  From 1st June - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £1.50
  
  Car parking information
  
  From 5th March 2023 - new off peak evening rate (after 18:00) - £2.50
Bikes
- Bike storage
  
  Is there bike storage at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there's bike storage at this station.
  
  Is there a sheltered bike storage area at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there is a sheltered bike storage area.
  
  Bike storage spaces
  
  60
  
  Bike storage location
  
  Platform 1 country end
  
  Bike storage information
  
  You may leave your cycle in the rack provided however you do so at your own risk.
  
  Bike storage type
  
  Stands
  
  Is there CCTV in the bike storage at Margate station?
  
  No, this station doesn’t have CCTV in the bike storage.
- Bike hire
  
  Is bike hire available at or near Margate station?
  
  No, bike hire is not available at or near the station.
Accessibility and mobility access
- Station access
  
  Is there a ramp at Margate station to get on the train?
  
  Yes, there is a train ramp at this station.
  
  Step-free access information
  
  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.
  
  Step-free access coverage
  Whole station
  
  Are there accessible drop off or pick up points at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there are accessible drop off or pick up points at this station.
  
  Are there wheelchairs available at Margate station?
  
  Yes, wheelchairs are available at this station.
- Ticketing access
  
  Are there accessible ticket machines at Margate station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible ticket machines.
  
  Accessible ticket machines information
  
  station forecourt
  
  Is there a lowered ticket counter at Margate station?
  
  Yes, there's a lowered ticket counter at this station.
  
  Lowered ticket counter information
  
  There are standing height and wheelchair height ticket counters available.
  
  Are there induction loops at Margate station?
  
  Yes, induction loops are available at this station.
- Accessible travel links
  
  Are accessible taxis available at Margate station?
  
  Yes, accessible taxis are available at this station.
  
  Accessible taxis information
  
  Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible station facilities
  
  Is staff help available at Margate station?
  
  Yes, staff are available to help you at this station.
  
  Staff help opening hours
  
  Monday to Friday – 24 hours Saturday – 24 hours Sunday – 24 hours
  
  Are there accessible public telephones at Margate station?
  
  Yes, accessible public telephones are available at this station.
  
  Accessible public telephones information
  
  Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
  
  Are there accessible toilets at Margate station?
  
  Yes, this station has accessible toilets.
  
  National key toilets information
  
  Waiting Room- Available during staffing hours

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