What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Cardiff?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Cardiff is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Cardiff?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Cardiff is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £100 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Cardiff?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Cardiff Central via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.

How far is it from Margate to Cardiff?

The distance between Margate and Cardiff is 239 miles. The road distance is 227 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Cardiff without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Cardiff without a car is to train which takes 3h 55m and costs £100 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Cardiff?

It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Margate to Cardiff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Cardiff train from?

Margate to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Where does the Margate to Cardiff train arrive?

Margate to Cardiff train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Cardiff?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Cardiff is 227 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Margate to Cardiff.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Cardiff?

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Where can I stay near Cardiff?

There are 844+ hotels available in Cardiff.

Margate to Cardiff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Cardiff by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
3h 55m
£105–213
Drive 225.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Cardiffcar 225.7 mi
3h 59m
£56–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...
7h 1m
£72–161
Train, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LCY - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
7h 33m
£321–723
Train, fly to Cardiff Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Cardiff Airport (CWL)plane LCY - CWL
9h 3m
£289–844

Margate to Cardiff by train and subway

205Weekly Services

3h 55mAverage Duration

£105Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Margate to Cardiff.

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Distance: 237.8 mi
Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Cardiff Central via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 3h 55m.

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