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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 prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 $11, and a train costs an average of $14.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$31 Average price | $16 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Margate:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Margate costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
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.
- NX0228:30 PM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$181One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX0228:30 PM3h00London, Victoria Coach Station11:30 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$181One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P857495:50 PM1h26London St Pancras International (STP)7:16 PMMargate station (MAR)$671One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P8628312:40 PM1h42London Victoria (VIC)2:22 PMMargate station (MAR)$181One-way0 transfers
- P863418:40 PM1h42London Victoria (VIC)10:22 PMMargate station (MAR)$181One-way0 transfers
C10054+P862679:48 AM2h34London Bridge (LBG)12:22 PMMargate station (MAR)$181One-way1 transfer
- NX02211:30 AM3h15London, Victoria Coach Station2:45 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$181One-way0 transfers
- NX0224:30 PM3h30London, Victoria Coach Station8:00 PMMargate, Marine Terrace$181One-way0 transfers
- NX0227:30 AM2h55London, Victoria Coach Station10:25 AMMargate, Marine Terrace$201One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Margate:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Margate costing on average $31 (€25).
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 25m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 9 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 St Pancras International (STP) 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 National Express, Megabus to go to Margate by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express.
- 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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