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How to Travel from

Edinburgh to Margate

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$43.04–$291.13
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Friday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.25–$151.89
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$41.77–$291.13

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,202.49
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$265.81–$1,265.78

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Luton
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.44–$202.52
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$177.21
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.04–$202.52

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$88.60–$392.39
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
1h 32m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.62–$329.10
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.26–$341.76
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Aer Lingus

Website:
aerlingus.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 38m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$88.60–$1,012.62
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Heathrow
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$607.57
Plane from Glasgow Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$101.26–$1,075.91
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$189.87–$531.63

Ryanair UK

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Edinburgh Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$265.81

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
8h 20m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$55.69–$82.28

Scottish Citylink

Phone:
0141 352 4444
Website:
citylink.co.uk/
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$113.92–$164.55

Train operators

Avanti West Coast

Phone:
00 44 345 528 0253
Website:
avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$56.96–$177.21

Southern

Phone:
+44 3451 27 29 20
Website:
southernrailway.com/
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$13.92–$21.52

Gatwick Express

Phone:
+44 345 850 1530
Website:
gatwickexpress.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/timetables
Train from Gatwick Airport to London
Ave. Duration:
31 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$22.78–$31.64

Thameslink

Phone:
0345 026 4700
Website:
thameslinkrailway.com/
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$21.52–$44.30

East Midlands Railways

Phone:
03457 125 678
Website:
eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 9m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$75.95–$120.25
Train from Luton Airport Parkway to London
Ave. Duration:
23 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$13.92–$31.64

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$63.29–$94.93
Bus from London Victoria to Margate
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.58–$37.97

West Midlands Trains

Phone:
+44 333 311 0039
Website:
westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham International to London
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffield
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$164.55–$506.31

LNER

Phone:
+44 345 722 5333
Website:
lner.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$227.84–$329.10

Lumo

Phone:
0800 031 8542
Website:
lumo.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
4 times a day

ScotRail

Phone:
+44 344 811 0141
Website:
scotrail.co.uk/
Train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$18.99–$43.04

Southeastern

Phone:
+44 345 322 7021
Website:
southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.62–$107.59
Train from Stratford International to Margate
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.29–$101.26
Train from London Victoria to Margate
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$58.23–$88.60

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Margate is to bus which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 12h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Margate is to fly and train which takes 5h 5m and costs $130.43 - $358.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Margate via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Margate. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Margate?

The distance between Edinburgh and Margate is 774 km. The road distance is 714 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Margate without a car is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $250 - $369.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 8m to get from Edinburgh to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Margate bus from?

Edinburgh to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Margate train from?

Edinburgh to Margate train services, operated by LNER, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Margate?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Margate is to train which takes 6h 8m and costs $250 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $173.91 and takes 12h 55m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Margate bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Margate train arrive?

Edinburgh to Margate train services, operated by LNER, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Margate is 714 km. It takes approximately 7h 52m to drive from Edinburgh to Margate.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 982+ hotels available in Margate. Prices start at $61.35 per night.
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