How to travel from Margate to London

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Compare train and bus 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 prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €13.

Distance: 65 miles (106 km)

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€32

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€17

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2h 28m

Average total duration

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1h 58m

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30m

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3h 8m

Average total duration

2h 38m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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National Express

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from Margate to London

How to get from Margate to London by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Margate to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
11:00AM3h20
Margate
02:20PMLondon
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
11:00AM3h20
Margate
02:20PMLondon
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
06:15PM2h35
Margate
08:50PMLondon
$181One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
05:31AM3h19
Margate
08:50AMLondon
$191One-way
0 transfers
National Express
02:40PM3h10
Margate
05:50PMLondon
$191One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Margate to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Margate to London.

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There are 2 options to travel between Margate and London including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Margate to London is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

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 $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Margate to London is by train with an average journey time of 1h 32m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 35m.

The distance from Margate to London is approximately 65 miles (106 km).
The average frequency per day from Margate to London is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and London 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 London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
  • Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Margate to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to London by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to London by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Margate to London with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.
  • 7 direct buses per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Margate to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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