How to travel from Margate to Whitstable

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Compare train and bus for Margate to Whitstable

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Whitstable among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $14.

Distance: 15 miles (25 km)

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$15

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Cheapest

$7

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51m

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Fastest

21m

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30m

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36m

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The cheapest way to travel from Margate to Whitstable is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Whitstable costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Margate to Whitstable is by bus with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:

Train takes on average 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Margate and Whitstable including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Margate to Whitstable among Omio's users.

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from Margate to Whitstable

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • SoutheasternP85189
    8:32 PM0h18
    Margate station (MAR)
    8:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • SoutheasternP85189
    8:32 PM0h18
    Margate station (MAR)
    8:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SoutheasternP85189
    8:32 PM0h18
    Margate station (MAR)
    8:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SoutheasternP85183
    7:32 PM0h18
    Margate station (MAR)
    7:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP86224
    8:05 PM0h22
    Margate station (MAR)
    8:27 PMWhitstable station (WHI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • SoutheasternP86214
    6:24 PM0h22
    Margate station (MAR)
    6:46 PMWhitstable station (WHI)
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX022
    7:15 PM0h55
    Margate, Marine Terrace
    8:10 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX022
    3:25 PM1h10
    Margate, Marine Terrace
    4:35 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill
    $151One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX022
    6:15 AM1h05
    Margate, Marine Terrace
    7:20 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Margate to Whitstable

Travel to Whitstable 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 Whitstable.

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There are 2 options to travel between Margate and Whitstable including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Margate to Whitstable is a train with an average price of $15 (€12).

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

A train is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Margate to Whitstable costing on average $16 (€13).

The fastest way to travel from Margate to Whitstable is by bus with an average journey time of 18m.

Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:

Train takes on average 21m.

The distance from Margate to Whitstable is approximately 15 miles (25 km).
The average frequency per day from Margate to Whitstable is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Whitstable 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 Whitstable:
  • Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Whitstable station (WHI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Margate, Marine Terrace and arrive in Whitstable, Clapham Hill.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Margate to Whitstable, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Whitstable by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Margate to Whitstable:
  • 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
Omio customers who travel from Margate to Whitstable often also extend their vacation to go to London, Stratford, London Victoria (VIC), London St Pancras International (STP), Canterbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Whitstable and these popular destinations at a great price.

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