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How to get fromMargate to Cardiffby train, bus, car or plane

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras IntltrainMargate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff CentraltrainLondon Paddington - Swansea / ...
    4h 4m
    £66–219

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus022
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to University REbus507 / ...
    7h 18m
    £30–64

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras IntltrainMargate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Kingsway GDbusUk940
    6h 41m
    £32–136

  4. Drive 225.7 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to Cardiffcar225.7 mi
    3h 56m
    £56–80

  5. 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)planeLCY - CWL
    7h 10m
    £235–781

  6. 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)planeLCY - BRS
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Centraltrain
    7h 32m
    £249–638

Margate to Cardiff by train and subway

Calendar205Weekly Services
Duration4h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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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 4h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to University RE via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 18m.

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