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Compare train and bus for Margate to Canterbury
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Canterbury among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $9, and a bus costs an average of $12.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 19m Average total duration 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Margate to Canterbury:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Canterbury costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
Travel optionsfrom Margate to Canterbury
How to get from Margate to Canterbury by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Canterbury is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6:55 AM0h35Margate7:30 AMCanterbury$131One-way0 transfers
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- 6:55 AM0h35Margate7:30 AMCanterbury$131One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:55 AM0h35Margate7:30 AMCanterbury$131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 10:00 AM0h45Margate10:45 AMCanterbury$131One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Canterbury:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Canterbury costing on average $13 (€10).
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 49m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Canterbury as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Travel with National Express, Stagecoach South East to go to Canterbury by bus.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- 7 direct buses per day with Stagecoach South East.
- 3 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
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