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There are 11 ways to get from Glasgow to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to London Eustontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    6h 42m
    £135–294

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus Ukn30 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus bus 022
    13h 25m
    £64–134

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Glasgow to London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)bus bus Ukn10 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    12h 11m
    £99–163

  4. Drive  465.8 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Margatecar car 465.8 mi
    7h 45m
    £117–169

  5. Fly Glasgow Airport to London City Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane plane GLA - LCY
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    4h 47m
    £115–388

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane GLA - LHR
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    5h 9m
    £121–437

  7. Fly Glasgow Airport to Luton Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane GLA - 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 4m
    £94–215

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane GLA - STN
    2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    5h 13m
    £74–205

  9. Fly Glasgow Airport to London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane plane GLA - LGW
    2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train
    5h 43m
    £79–210

  10. Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain train
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain train
    6h 18m
    £90–249

  11. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train
    5h 53m
    £94–250

Glasgow to Margate by train and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Marine Terrace via London Victoria in around 13h 25m.

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