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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of Rp 440,747 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 15m. 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 Rp 440,747, while a train costs an average of Rp 564,091.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Rp 564,091 Average price | Rp 440,747 Average price Cheapest | Rp 784,062 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from London to Margate
Compare the available ways to get from London to Margate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Margate:
A bus is Rp 123,345 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Margate costing on average Rp 564,091.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 45m by train vs 2h 0m by car) and roughly Rp 219,972 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Rp 564,091 vs Rp 784,062). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P86267
10:40 AM 1h42 London Victoria (VIC) 12:22 PM Margate station (MAR) Rp 203,499 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P86267
10:40 AM 1h42 London Victoria (VIC) 12:22 PM Margate station (MAR) Rp 203,499 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P85653
10:40 AM 1h29 London St Pancras International (STP) 12:09 PM Margate station (MAR) Rp 328,853 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P86258
9:40 AM 1h42 London Victoria (VIC) 11:22 AM Margate station (MAR) Rp 282,849 1 One-way 0 transfers - P86272 · P85127
11:10 AM 1h49 London Victoria (VIC) 12:59 PM Margate station (MAR) Rp 307,157 1 One-way 1 transfer - P85113
9:20 AM 1h39 London St Pancras International (STP) 10:59 AM Margate station (MAR) Rp 309,768 1 One-way 0 transfers
- NX022
9:30 PM 2h55 London, Victoria Coach Station 12:25 AM Margate, Marine Terrace Rp 225,195 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
11:00 AM 3h15 London, Victoria Coach Station 2:15 PM Margate, Marine Terrace Rp 225,195 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
2:30 PM 3h15 London, Victoria Coach Station 5:45 PM Margate, Marine Terrace Rp 225,195 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Margate:
A bus is Rp 123,345 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Margate costing on average Rp 564,091.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Margate as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Victoria (VIC) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Margate by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Margate by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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