How to get to Margate from Ebbsfleet Valley

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Compare train and coach for Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £17 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, while a train costs an average of £28.

Distance: 75 km

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£17

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£28

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£16

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(fuel + tolls)

2h 21m

Average total duration

1h 51m

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30m

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1h 45m

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1h 15m

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30m

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1h 3m

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Southeastern

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The cheapest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate is a coach with an average price of £17.

This is compared to other travel options from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate costing on average £28.

The fastest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Margate take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 21m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Ebbsfleet Valley and Margate including taking a train and coach.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £16 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-0.91. The journey takes 1h 51m versus 1h 3m 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.

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from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate

How to get to Margate from Ebbsfleet Valley by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    21:451h45
    Bus Station
    23:30Margate
    £231One-way
    0 changes

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  • National Express
    21:451h45
    Bus Station
    23:30Margate
    £231One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • National Express
    21:451h45
    Bus Station
    23:30Margate
    £231One-way
    0 changes

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  • National Express
    12:501h55
    Bus Station
    14:45Margate
    £231One-way
    0 changes
  • National Express
    18:051h55
    Bus Station
    20:00Margate
    £231One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate

Travel to Margate easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate.

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There are 2 options to travel between Ebbsfleet Valley and Margate including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate is a coach with an average price of £17.

This is compared to other travel options from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate:

A coach is £12 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate costing on average £28.

The fastest way to travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate is by train with an average journey time of 1h 45m.

Other travel options to Margate take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 21m.

The Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate distance is approximately 75 km.
The average frequency per day from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate is:
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ebbsfleet Valley and Margate as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate:
  • Coaches mostly depart from Dartford, Bluewater Shopping Centre and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ebbsfleet International (EBD) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Margate by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
  • 10 direct coaches per day with National Express.
Omio customers who travel from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate often also extend their vacation to go to London, London St Pancras International (STP), London Victoria (VIC), Stratford International (SFA), Canterbury. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Margate and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Ebbsfleet Valley to Margate, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
For a fulfilling visit to Margate, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended to explore its beaches, cultural attractions, and local cuisine.

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