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Compare train and bus for Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. 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 $38, while a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 62 miles (100 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate
Compare the available ways to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
Tickets start at around $95 compared to roughly $36 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$59. The journey takes 2h 39m versus 1h 46m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate
How to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:17 PM 2h33 Stansted Mountfitchet 6:50 PM Margate $113 1 One-way 3 transfers
Cheapest

4:17 PM 2h33 Stansted Mountfitchet 6:50 PM Margate $113 1 One-way 3 transfers
Fastest

4:17 PM 2h33 Stansted Mountfitchet 6:50 PM Margate $113 1 One-way 3 transfers
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10:17 AM 2h42 Stansted Mountfitchet 12:59 PM Margate $113 1 One-way 3 transfers
11:17 AM 2h42 Stansted Mountfitchet 1:59 PM Margate $113 1 One-way 3 transfers
12:17 PM 2h42 Stansted Mountfitchet 2:59 PM Margate $113 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate:
A bus is $58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stansted Mountfitchet to Margate costing on average $95.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 46m.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stansted Mountfitchet and Margate as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Stansted, London Stansted Airport Coach Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Trains mostly depart from Stansted Mountfitchet station (SST) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Travel with Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Margate by bus.
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