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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dartford to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a train costs an average of £21.
Distance: 81 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£21 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m 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 Dartford to Margate:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Margate costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 20m.
Tickets start at around £21 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-4.35. The journey takes 1h 30m versus 1h 13m 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.
How to get to Margate from Dartford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dartford 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 Dartford to Margate:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dartford to Margate costing on average £21.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 2h 20m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dartford and Margate as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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