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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gillingham to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 58 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£26 Average Price | £21 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 27m Average total duration 4h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m 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 |
Compare the available ways to get from Gillingham to Margate, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Margate:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gillingham to Margate costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 27m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (53m by train vs 1h 4m by car). Tickets start at around £26 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Margate from Gillingham by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Gillingham to Margate is by taking a train 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, London, Broadstairs, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Gillingham to Margate.
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Margate:
A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gillingham to Margate costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gillingham and Margate as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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