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Compare train and coach for Southampton to Margate
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Southampton to Margate among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 202 km
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £39 Average Price |
6h 17m Average total duration 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 3m Average total duration Fastest 5h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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FAQs: Southampton to Margate
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This is compared to other travel options from Southampton to Margate:
A coach is £17 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Southampton to Margate costing on average £31.
Other travel options to Margate take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 55m.
- Around 5 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 and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- 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.
- Travel with Cross Country, South Western Railway to go to Margate by train.
- Travel with National Express to go to Margate by coach.
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