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Compare train and coach for Gillingham to Margate
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 train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 24m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 58 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £12 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Margate:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gillingham to Margate costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 37m.
The journey is about 10m faster (54m by train vs 1h 4m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£9 vs £12). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gillingham to Margate:
A train is £6 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Gillingham to Margate costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 coaches per day.
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.
- Trains mostly depart from Gillingham (Kent) (GLM) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Coaches mostly depart from Gillingham, Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Margate by train.
- 6 direct trains per day with Southeastern.
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