How to travel from Margate to Dover

There are 2 options to travel between Margate and Dover including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Margate to Dover is a bus with an average price of $19.

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

A bus is $6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Dover costing on average $25.

The fastest way to travel from Margate to Dover is by train with an average journey time of 1h 21m.

Other travel options to Dover take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 20m.

The distance from Margate to Dover is approximately 17 miles (28 km).

The average frequency per day from Margate to Dover is:

• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Dover as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Margate to Dover:

• Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Dover Priory (DVP).
• Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Dover, Pencester Road (Town Centre).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Margate to Dover, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Southeastern to go to Dover by train.

Omio customers who travel from Margate to Dover often also extend their vacation to go to London, Calais, Paris, Canterbury, Dunkirk. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dover and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dover to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dover, you can explore the Dover Western Heights for historical fortifications and views, take a boat tour to see the White Cliffs, and visit the Dover Transport Museum for vintage vehicles. Enjoy Kearsney Abbey Gardens and discover the South Foreland Lighthouse. Don't miss Dover Castle with its medieval tunnels, the iconic White Cliffs, Dover Museum, Samphire Hoe nature reserve, and the Roman Painted House with ancient wall paintings.

Two to three days is sufficient to explore Dover's main attractions, including the White Cliffs, Dover Castle, and the nearby countryside.