Where do people depart from and arrive in when traveling from London to Margate?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Margate: Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Margate station (MAR). Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace. Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.

Which travel companies can get me from London to Margate?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Margate, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you: Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Margate by bus. Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.

Can I find a direct route between London and Margate?

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Margate with the following travel companies: 9 direct buses per day with National Express. 7 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.

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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €12.

Distance: 106 km

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Most popular Train	Bus
€25 Average price	€13 Average price Cheapest
2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	2h 55m Average total duration 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions
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How to get from London to Margate by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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

NX022
9:30 PM2h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:25 AMMargate, Marine Terrace
€91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

NX022
9:30 PM2h55
London, Victoria Coach Station
12:25 AMMargate, Marine Terrace
€91One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

P85749
5:50 PM1h26
London St Pancras International (STP)
7:16 PMMargate station (MAR)
€361One-way
0 transfers

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Bus

P86267
10:40 AM1h42
London Victoria (VIC)
12:22 PMMargate station (MAR)
€131One-way
0 transfers
P86338 · P85180
8:10 PM1h49
London Victoria (VIC)
9:59 PMMargate station (MAR)
€131One-way
1 transfer
P86283
12:40 PM1h42
London Victoria (VIC)
2:22 PMMargate station (MAR)
€151One-way
0 transfers

NX022
2:30 PM3h35
London, Victoria Coach Station
6:05 PMMargate, Marine Terrace
€111One-way
0 transfers
NX022
6:00 PM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
9:15 PMMargate, Marine Terrace
€131One-way
0 transfers
NX022
11:00 AM3h15
London, Victoria Coach Station
2:15 PMMargate, Marine Terrace
€131One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London to Margate

Travel to Margate 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 London to Margate.

There are 2 options to travel between London and Margate including taking a bus and train.

The cheapest way to travel from London to Margate is a bus with an average price of €13.

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

A bus is €12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Margate costing on average €25.

The fastest way to travel from London to Margate is by train with an average journey time of 2h 17m.

Other travel options to Margate take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 25m.

The London to Margate distance is approximately 106 km.

The average frequency per day from London to Margate is:

Around 9 trains per day.
Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Margate as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Margate:

Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
Ferries mostly depart from Port of Dover and arrive in DFDS Calais Ferry Terminal.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Margate, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

Travel with National Express, Megabus to go to Margate by bus.
Travel with Southeastern, Thameslink, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from London to Margate with the following travel companies:

9 direct buses per day with National Express.
7 direct trains per day with Southeastern, Southeastern.

Omio customers who travel from London to Margate often also extend their vacation to go to Canterbury, Stratford, London St Pancras International (STP), London Victoria (VIC), Greenwich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Margate and these popular destinations at a great price.

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