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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Scotland is to bus which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Scotland is to train and fly which takes 4h 18m and costs £85 - £340.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 9m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Glasgow Central via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Margate to Scotland?

The distance between Margate and Scotland is 492 miles. The road distance is 469.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Scotland without a car is to train via London which takes 6h 48m and costs £65 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Margate to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Scotland bus from?

Margate to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Scotland train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Scotland?

The best way to get from Margate to Scotland is to train via London which takes 6h 48m and costs £65 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £90 and takes 13h 9m.

Where does the Margate to Scotland bus arrive?

Margate to Scotland bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Scotland train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Scotland is 469 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Margate to Scotland.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Margate to Scotland?

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Margate to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Margate to Scotland 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Glasgow Centraltrain London Euston - Glasgow Central
6h 48m
£68–306
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
13h 9m
£30–87
Drive 466.7 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Glasgowcar 466.7 mi
7h 50m
£111–161
Train to London City Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LCY - EDI
4h 32m
£95–356
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
7h 55m
£58–216
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
4h 18m
£85–336
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 18m
£66–240
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LGW - GLA
5h 13m
£55–203
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LGW - EDI
5h 27m
£66–213
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
5h 4m
£62–230

Margate to Scotland by train and foot

139Weekly Services

6h 48mAverage Duration

£68Cheapest Price

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Distance: 489.5 mi
Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Margate to Glasgow Central via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 6h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Buchanan Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 13h 9m.

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