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There are 13 ways to get from Belfast to Margate by plane, train, ferry, car ferry, busferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London City Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane BHD - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    4h 45m
    £124–425

  2. Bus and ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus bus 022
    19h 39m
    £67–136

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Dublin Connollytrain train Ic
    2. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    3. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    4. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    14h 7m
    £171–285

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Chester to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    15h 33m
    £152–300

  5. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane BHD - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    4h 57m
    £110–424

  6. Fly Belfast International Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BFS - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    5h 27m
    £96–232

  7. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane BFS - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    5h 36m
    £82–252

  8. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane BHD - LTN
    2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    4h 57m
    £105–382

  9. Fly George Best Belfast City Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BHD - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    5h 31m
    £84–267

  10. Fly Belfast International Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane BFS - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    6h 6m
    £96–237

  11. Fly Belfast International Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Belfast International Airport (BFS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane BFS - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    6h 16m
    £100–282

  12. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Belfast to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Hamilton Square Interchange to London Victoriabus bus 830
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    20h 9m
    £108–233

  13. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Larne to Cairnryancarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Cairnryan to Margatecar car
    10h 32m
    £151–409

Belfast to Margate by train, foot, tram, and ferry

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration14h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 418.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Belfast, Northern Ireland and Margate, England?

There is no direct connection from Belfast to Margate. However, you can take the line 600 bus to George Best Belfast City Airport, walk to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) airport, fly to London City Airport (LCY), walk to London City Airport, take the train to Stratford International DLR Station, walk to Stratford International, then take the train to Margate. Alternatively, you can take a train from Belfast Grand Central to Margate via Dublin Connolly, George's Dock, The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 14h 7m.

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