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Compare train for Nottingham to Margate
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £79, while a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 246 km
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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£79 Average Price Cheapest | £55 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
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Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 35m.
You'll arrive about 34m sooner (3h 21m by train vs 3h 55m by car). Tickets start at around £79 compared to roughly £55 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.
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Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 35m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nottingham and Margate as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
- Trains mostly depart from Nottingham station (NOT) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
- Travel with National Express to go to Margate by coach.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, east_midlands_trains to go to Margate by train.
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