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Compare train and bus for London to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, and a train costs an average of $9.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$30 Average price | $17 Average price Cheapest |
2h 27m Average total duration Fastest 1h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom London to Margate
How to get from London to Margate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Margate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX0222:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station5:45 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0222:30 PM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station5:45 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P235369:40 AM1h28London St Pancras International (STP)11:08 AMMargate station (MAR)$431One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P2353710:40 AM1h28London St Pancras International (STP)12:08 PMMargate station (MAR)$431One-way0 transfers
- P7559411:40 AM1h28London St Pancras International (STP)1:08 PMMargate station (MAR)$431One-way0 transfers
- P7559112:40 PM1h28London St Pancras International (STP)2:08 PMMargate station (MAR)$401One-way0 transfers
- NX0222:30 PM3h20London, Victoria Coach Station5:50 PMMargate, Cliftonville Darwin Court$201One-way0 transfers
- NX0222:30 PM3h22London, Victoria Coach Station5:52 PMCliftonville, Northdown Road$201One-way0 transfers
- NX02211:00 AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station2:15 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Margate:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Margate costing on average $12 (€9).
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 40m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Margate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Margate by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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