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Compare coach and train for Margate to London Gatwick Airport
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Margate to London Gatwick Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 111 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£42 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest | £22 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 58m Average total duration 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Margate to London Gatwick Airport:
A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to London Gatwick Airport costing on average £42.
Other travel options to London Gatwick Airport take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-19.80. The journey takes 2h 21m versus 1h 32m 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.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Margate to London Gatwick Airport
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Trains from Margate to London Gatwick Airport run on average 13 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £30 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 07:22, the last at 17:07. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price £30 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 2h 5m |
First train 7:22 |
Last train 17:07 |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Train companies: Southeastern from Margate to London Gatwick Airport trainsSoutheastern trains will get you between Margate and London Gatwick Airport from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Margate to London Gatwick Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Margate to London Gatwick Airport by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London Gatwick Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Margate and London Gatwick Airport
Most Margate to London Gatwick Airport trains use the Margate to London Victoria station pair. Use this guide to compare Margate and London Gatwick Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Margate from Margate city centre
Margate is 1 km from Margate city centre. Public transport options include:
Margate train station facilities and services
Margate has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Margate.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Margate.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Margate. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point, Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Margate: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Margate: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Margate: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A. This station has step free access to all platforms - Step free access from booking hall to platform 1 for services towards Ramsgate. Step free access to all other platforms and interchange via lifts. Stepped access to platforms 2,3 and 4 via subway, Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: station forecourt, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Friday 24 Hours a Day Saturday 24 Hours a Day Sunday 24 Hours a Day Assistance/Help available from station staff from First to Last trains, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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