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Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Portsmouth to Margate
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Portsmouth to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £32.
Distance: 185 km
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price |
7h 37m Average total duration 7h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portsmouth to Margate
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Buses from Portsmouth to Margate run on average 10 times per day, taking around 7h 7m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 03:05, the last at 19:15. The fastest coach covers the 185 km distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 185 km |
Average bus duration 7h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 0m |
First bus 3:05 |
Last bus 19:15 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
FAQs: Portsmouth to Margate coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portsmouth to Margate by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Margate, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Portsmouth and Margate
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Parking
Dining
ATM
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WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at The Hard (in the station)
- Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the waiting area.
- Bus: 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 13, 14 Train: South Western Railway, Southern, Great Western Railway
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