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Compare bus and train 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 an average ticket price of Kč 232 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of Kč 232, while a bus costs an average of Kč 248.
Distance: 14 miles (24 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
Kč 232 Average price Cheapest | Kč 248 Average price | Kč 143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Margate to Canterbury
Compare the available ways to get from Margate to Canterbury, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Canterbury:
A train is Kč 17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Canterbury costing on average Kč 248.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
You'll arrive about 8m sooner (35m by train vs 43m by car). Tickets start at around Kč 232 compared to roughly Kč 143 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P85659
9:49 AM 0h33 Margate station (MAR) 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) Kč 199 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- P85659
9:49 AM 0h33 Margate station (MAR) 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) Kč 199 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- P85659
9:49 AM 0h33 Margate station (MAR) 10:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) Kč 199 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P85668
10:49 AM 0h33 Margate station (MAR) 11:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) Kč 199 1 One-way 0 transfers - P85649
8:49 AM 0h33 Margate station (MAR) 9:22 AM Canterbury West (CBW) Kč 206 1 One-way 0 transfers - P86252 · P90256
10:22 AM 0h43 Margate station (MAR) 11:05 AM Canterbury West (CBW) Kč 206 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX022
9:51 AM 0h54 Margate, Cliftonville Darwin Court 10:45 AM Canterbury, Bus Station Kč 252 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
9:49 AM 0h56 Cliftonville, Northdown Road 10:45 AM Canterbury, Bus Station Kč 252 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
6:31 AM 0h59 Margate, Cliftonville Darwin Court 7:30 AM Canterbury, Bus Station Kč 252 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Canterbury:
A train is Kč 17 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Canterbury costing on average Kč 248.
Other travel options to Canterbury take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 19m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Canterbury as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Canterbury West (CBW).
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Canterbury, Bus Station.
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Canterbury by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Canterbury by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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