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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 an average ticket price of $15 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 51m. 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 $15, while a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 15 miles (25 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $15 Average price | $7 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
51m Average total duration Fastest 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 42m Average total duration 1h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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 Whitstable
Compare the available ways to get from Margate to Whitstable, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
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 $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (21m by train vs 36m by car). Tickets start at around $15 (€13) compared to roughly $7 (€6) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX02212:00 PM1h10Margate, Marine Terrace1:10 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX02212:00 PM1h10Margate, Marine Terrace1:10 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- P851259:32 AM0h18Margate station (MAR)9:50 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
Other options
- P8513210:32 AM0h18Margate station (MAR)10:50 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
- P851188:32 AM0h18Margate station (MAR)8:50 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
- P861328:05 AM0h22Margate station (MAR)8:27 AMWhitstable station (WHI)$151One-way0 transfers
- NX0227:15 PM0h55Margate, Marine Terrace8:10 PMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$161One-way0 transfers
- NX0226:55 AM0h57Margate, Marine Terrace7:52 AMWhitstable, Clapham Hill$161One-way0 transfers
- NX0223:40 PM1h00Margate, Marine Terrace4:40 PMWhitstable, 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 $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Whitstable take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 42m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 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 to go to Whitstable by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Whitstable by bus.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
- 6 direct buses per day with National Express.
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