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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 17m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a train costs an average of £67.
Distance: 317 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£23 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price | £61 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 17m Average total duration Fastest 3h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Margate:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Margate costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 26m.
Tickets start at around £23 compared to roughly £61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £38. The journey takes 6h 56m versus 4h 18m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
How to get to Margate from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Margate is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Margate are Canterbury, Broadstairs, London, Ramsgate and Whitstable. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Margate on Omio.
Canterbury is best known for its cathedral, medieval streets and long role in English religious history. Its compact centre mixes historic buildings with a lively student atmosphere, independent shops and riverside walks.
Broadstairs is a Kent seaside town known for sandy bays and its connection to Charles Dickens. Viking Bay, cliff walks and a traditional promenade give it a relaxed coastal character.
London blends royal history with modern city life, known for its museums, theatre and global food scene. Along the Thames, grand landmarks sit beside diverse neighbourhoods shaped by finance, fashion and contemporary culture.
Ramsgate is a Kent seaside town known for its Royal Harbour, elegant seafront and sandy beach. Its maritime history, links to the Dunkirk evacuation and lively waterfront give it a practical, historic character.
Whitstable is a north Kent seaside town known for oysters, a working harbour and a relaxed maritime feel. Its shingle beach, beach huts and independent cafés give it an easy-going character shaped by fishing traditions.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Margate:
A coach is £45 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Margate costing on average £67.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 26m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Margate as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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