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Compare bus and train for Margate to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $36 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 14m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $36, while a train costs an average of $38.
Distance: 65 miles (106 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$38 Average price | $36 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg 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 London
Compare the available ways to get from Margate to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Margate to London:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to London costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
The journey is about 14m faster (1h 44m by train vs 1h 58m by car) and roughly $7 (€6) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($38 (€32) vs $45 (€38)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Margate to London
How to get from Margate to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to London is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- P85183 · P86221
7:32 PM 1h49 Margate station (MAR) 9:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- P85183 · P86221
7:32 PM 1h49 Margate station (MAR) 9:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- P85635
7:15 AM 1h28 Margate station (MAR) 8:43 AM London St Pancras International (STP) $88 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- P85189 · P86227
8:32 PM 1h49 Margate station (MAR) 10:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer - P86214 · P85369 · P86214
6:24 PM 1h57 Margate station (MAR) 8:21 PM London Victoria (VIC) $13 1 One-way 2 transfers 
C18676+P862309:05 PM 2h14 Margate station (MAR) 11:19 PM London Bridge (LBG) $13 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX022
12:00 PM 3h20 Margate, Marine Terrace 3:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
3:55 PM 3h25 Margate, Marine Terrace 7:20 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $14 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX022
6:45 AM 3h35 Margate, Marine Terrace 10:20 AM London, Victoria Coach Station $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Margate to London:
A bus is $3 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to London costing on average $38 (€32).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and London 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 London Victoria (VIC).
- Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal and arrive in Port of Dover.
- Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink to go to London by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to London by bus.
- 8 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express.
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