Margate Railway Station, located in the coastal town of Margate in Kent, is a key transport hub managed by Southeastern Railways. The station, which originally opened in 1863, is situated 118.9 km down the line from London Victoria. It features four platforms and provides a range of services, including direct trains to London Victoria via Chatham and to London St Pancras International via Ramsgate, Canterbury West, and Ashford International. Additional peak hour services connect to St Pancras via Chatham and Gravesend and to London Cannon Street.
The architecture of the station, rebuilt in 1926 by Edwin Maxwell Fry, showcases a monumental classical style with brown brick, stone dressing, and a hipped tiled roof. The booking hall is notably designed in an elliptical shape with pendant lighting. The station was granted Grade II listed status in 1987, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
Margate Railway Station also holds a place in popular culture, having been featured in the 1989 episode of “Only Fools and Horses” titled “The Jolly Boys’ Outing.”