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Compare train and bus for Margate to Ashford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Ashford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €13, while a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 27 miles (44 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€13 Average price Cheapest | €10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 28m Average total duration Fastest 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (58m by train vs 1h 0m by car). Tickets start at around €13 compared to roughly €10 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Margate to Ashford
How to get from Margate to Ashford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Ashford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P86251 · P9025510:24 AM1h04Margate station (MAR)11:28 AMAshford International (AFK)€81One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- P86251 · P9025510:24 AM1h04Margate station (MAR)11:28 AMAshford International (AFK)€81One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- P856589:47 AM0h49Margate station (MAR)10:36 AMAshford International (AFK)€101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P86258 · P9026111:22 AM1h06Margate station (MAR)12:28 PMAshford International (AFK)€81One-way1 transfer
- P85103 · P902499:00 AM1h25Margate station (MAR)10:25 AMAshford International (AFK)€91One-way1 transfer
- P8566710:49 AM0h49Margate station (MAR)11:38 AMAshford International (AFK)€101One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Margate to Ashford
Travel to Ashford 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 Margate to Ashford.
- Around 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Ashford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Ashford International (AFK).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Ashford by train.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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