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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Gillingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 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 £15, while a train costs an average of £26.
Distance: 58 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£26 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m 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 Margate to Gillingham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Gillingham:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Gillingham costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 35m.
You'll arrive about 9m sooner (53m by train vs 1h 2m 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 Gillingham from Margate by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Margate to Gillingham 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 Gillingham are London, Canterbury, Maidstone, Rochester and Margate. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Gillingham on Omio.
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.
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.
Maidstone, the county town of Kent, sits on the River Medway and is known for nearby Leeds Castle and its market-town roots. The centre combines shops, museums and parks with a practical, lived-in feel.
Rochester is a historic Kent city known for its Norman castle, cathedral and links to Charles Dickens. Its cobbled high street and position on the River Medway give it a traditional English character.
Margate is a Kent seaside town known for its sandy beach, Dreamland and the Turner Contemporary. Its old town, tidal pool and broad seafront give it a relaxed character that blends resort nostalgia with a lively creative scene.
Travel to Gillingham 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 Margate to Gillingham.
This is compared to other travel options from Margate to Gillingham:
A coach is £11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Margate to Gillingham costing on average £26.
Other travel options to Gillingham take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 35m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Gillingham as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
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