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Compare train and bus for Brighton to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brighton to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 21m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, while a train costs an average of $76.
Distance: 76 miles (123 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$76 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 21m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration 6h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Margate:
A bus is $50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Margate costing on average $76.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
Tickets start at around $76 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-43.45. The journey takes 2h 51m versus 2h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Brighton to Margate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Brighton to Margate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:17 PM7h08Brighton12:25 AMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
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- 5:17 PM7h08Brighton12:25 AMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
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- 5:17 PM7h08Brighton12:25 AMMargate$221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Brighton to Margate:
A bus is $17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Brighton to Margate costing on average $43.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Brighton and Margate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Brighton station (BTN) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Ferries mostly depart from DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Buses mostly depart from Brighton, Old Steine South (Stop Z) and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Travel with National Express to go to Margate by bus.
- Travel with Southern, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
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