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Compare coach and train for Margate to Southend-on-Sea
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Margate to Southend-on-Sea among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £65, while a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 50 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£65 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 59m.
Tickets start at around £65 compared to roughly £24 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-41.49. The journey takes 2h 33m versus 1h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Margate to Southend-on-Sea
How to get to Southend-on-Sea from Margate by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Margate to Southend-on-Sea is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
15:555h19Margate21:14Southend-on-SeaFind prices3 changes
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- 6:455h42Margate12:27Southend-on-SeaFind prices3 changes
- 12:005h50Margate17:50Southend-on-SeaFind prices3 changes
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FAQs: Margate to Southend-on-Sea
Travel to Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea.
Other travel options to Southend-on-Sea take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 6 coaches per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Margate and Southend-on-Sea as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Margate station (MAR) and arrive in Southend Victoria (SOV).
- Travel with National Express to go to Southend-on-Sea by coach.
- Travel with Southeastern, Southeastern to go to Southend-on-Sea by train.
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