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Compare train and bus for Margate to Dover
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Dover among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 21m. 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 €21, while a bus costs an average of €24.
Distance: 17 miles (28 km)
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€21 Average price Cheapest | €24 Average price |
1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 32m Average total duration 7h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Dover:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Dover costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
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How to get from Margate to Dover by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Dover is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

3:55 PM 9h50 Margate 1:45 AM Dover €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:55 PM 9h50 Margate 1:45 AM Dover €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:55 PM 9h50 Margate 1:45 AM Dover €19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Dover:
A train is €3 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Dover costing on average €24.
Other travel options to Dover take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- 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).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Dover by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Dover by bus.
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