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How to get fromCardiff to Margateby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cardiff to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 59m
    £113–222

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus bus 022
    7h 45m
    £45–109

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to London Victoriabus bus Uk042 / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    6h 20m
    £51–100

  4. Drive 226.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Margatecar car 226.9 mi
    3h 56m
    £56–80

  5. Fly from Cardiff Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane CWL - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    7h 26m
    £318–1,096

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BRS - LCY
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    7h 45m
    £249–552

Cardiff to Margate by train and subway

Calendar191Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 45m.

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