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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
23:009h17Southampton8:17Margate£1421One-way5 changes
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23:009h17Southampton8:17Margate£1421One-way5 changes
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15:153h35Southampton18:50Margate£1481One-way4 changes
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6:163h43Southampton9:59Margate£1481One-way4 changes
5:153h44Southampton8:59Margate£1481One-way4 changes
7:153h44Southampton10:59Margate£1481One-way4 changes
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- 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 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 National Express to go to Margate by coach.
- Travel with Cross Country, South Western Railway to go to Margate by train.
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