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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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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$15 Average price Cheapest | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Train takes on average 21m.
Travel optionsfrom Margate to Whitstable
How to get from Margate to Whitstable by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Whitstable is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
P851898:32 PM0h18Margate station (MAR)8:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
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P851898:32 PM0h18Margate station (MAR)8:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
P851898:32 PM0h18Margate station (MAR)8:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
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P851837:32 PM0h18Margate station (MAR)7:50 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
P862248:05 PM0h22Margate station (MAR)8:27 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
P862146:24 PM0h22Margate station (MAR)6:46 PMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
NX0227:15 PM0h55Margate, Marine Terrace8:10 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$151One-way0 transfers
NX0223:25 PM1h10Margate, Marine Terrace4:35 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$151One-way0 transfers
NX0226:15 AM1h05Margate, Marine Terrace7:20 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$161One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Train takes on average 21m.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Whitstable by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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