How to travel from London to Margate

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Travel Information between London and Margate

Distance65 miles (105 km)
Available travel modesTrain or bus
Ticket price range$8 - $11
Cheapest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 1 h 39 min
Fastest modeTrain • $8 (€7) • 1 h 39 min
Popular travel companiesNational Express or Southeastern

Take a train or bus to travel 65 miles (105 km) from London to Margate. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are National Express or Southeastern among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from London to Margate.

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from London to Margate

How to get from London to Margate by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Margate is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
07:30PM3h00
London
10:30PMMargate
$211One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
07:30PM3h00
London
10:30PMMargate
$211One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
07:30PM3h00
London
10:30PMMargate
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Margate

Travel to Margate easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Margate.

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You can get to Margate from London 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between London and Margate is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Margate:

Taking a train costs $3 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $11 (€10).

The fastest way to get to Margate from London is by train with an average travel time of 1 h 39 min.

Other travel options to Margate take longer:

Getting to Margate by bus takes 2 h 40 min on average.

Margate is approximately 65 miles (105 km) away from London.

The average frequency per day from London to Margate is:

  • 10 buses per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Margate from London as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from London to Margate:

  • Most travelers board their bus from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
  • Most travelers catch their train from London St Pancras International and arrive in Margate.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from London to Margate:

  • You can take a bus from London to Margate with National Express. Cheap tickets can be found for $11 (€10) with National Express from London to Margate.
  • You can go to Margate from London by train with Southeastern or Thameslink. You'll see cheap train tickets for $8 (€7) with Southeastern from London to Margate on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from London to Margate with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 10 direct buses per day to Margate with National Express.
  • You can find 5 direct trains per day to Margate with Southeastern.

Direct services to Margate tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

Looking to extend your trip from London to Margate? Many Omio customers who go from London to Margate usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Canterbury, London Victoria, Stratford or Greenwich. If you're looking to explore Canterbury, London Victoria, Stratford or Greenwich from Margate, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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