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Compare train and coach for Dartford to Margate
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 prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 81 km
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How to get to Margate from Dartford by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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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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This is compared to other travel options from Dartford to Margate:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Dartford to Margate costing on average £16.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 40m.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Dartford station (DFD) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Travel with National Express to go to Margate by coach.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern, Thameslink to go to Margate by train.
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