How to get to Margate from Southampton

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from Southampton to Margate

How to get to Margate from Southampton by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Southampton to Margate is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

National Express
04:155h55
Southampton
10:10Margate
£511One-way
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National Express
04:155h55
Southampton
10:10Margate
£511One-way
1 change

Fastest

National Express
04:155h55
Southampton
10:10Margate
£511One-way
1 change

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National Express
14:456h20
Southampton
21:05Margate
£511One-way
1 change
National Express
07:456h30
Southampton
14:15Margate
£511One-way
1 change
National Express
17:306h55
Southampton
00:25Margate
£511One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Southampton to Margate

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 Southampton to Margate.

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You can travel between Southampton and Margate by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Southampton to Margate is a train with an average price of £126.
The fastest way to travel from Southampton to Margate is by train with an average journey time of 3h 21m.
The Southampton to Margate distance is approximately 202 km.
The average frequency per day from Southampton to Margate is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Southampton and Margate as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Southampton to Margate:
  • Trains mostly depart from Southampton Central (SOU) and arrive in Margate station (MAR).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Southampton, Coach Station and arrive in Margate, Marine Terrace.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Southampton to Margate, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express to go to Margate by coach.
  • Travel with Cross Country, South Western Railway to go to Margate by train.
Omio customers who travel from Southampton to Margate often also extend their vacation to go to London, Canterbury, Stratford, London St Pancras International (STP), London Victoria (VIC). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Margate and these popular destinations at a great price.

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