There are 11 ways to get from Margate to Perth by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Edinburgh
best- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
8h 1m£190–314Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Park and Ridebus Ukn11
15h 53m£67–103Drive 486.7 mi
- Drive from Margate to Perthcar 486.7 mi
8h 38m£121–175Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
5h 46m£129–382Train
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Perthtrain London Euston - Inverness
11h 6m£148–234Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
5h 55m£144–446Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 4m£128–372Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 19m£84–229Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
- Take the bus from Edinburgh Airport to Perth stationbus
6h 29m£107–232Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport, train
- Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
- Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
- Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Perthtrain
6h 24m£104–253Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
- Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
- Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Perthtrain
8h 16m£148–500
Margate to Perth by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Margate to Perth is to bus which costs £65 - £110 and takes 15h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Margate to Perth is to train and fly and bus which takes 5h 46m and costs £120 - £390.
No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Perth. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at South Street via London Victoria and Park and Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Margate to Perth. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Perth via King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
The distance between Margate and Perth is 540 miles. The road distance is 489.6 miles.
The best way to get from Margate to Perth without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 1m and costs £190 - £320.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Margate to Perth, including transfers.
Margate to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Perth train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
The best way to get from Margate to Perth is to train via Edinburgh which takes 8h 1m and costs £190 - £320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £65 - £110 and takes 15h 53m.
What companies run services between Margate, England and Perth, Scotland?
You can take a train from Margate to Perth via London St Pancras International, King's Cross, and Edinburgh Waverley in around 8h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to South Street via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Park and Ride in around 15h 53m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London City Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £75–220
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London City Airport to Glasgow Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- £70–250
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Edinburgh Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–230
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–250
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to Stratford International
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Margate to Perth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Margate to Perth train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Perth is 490 miles. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Margate to Perth.
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