There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 44m£100–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 040 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
6h 55m£38–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk041 / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
5h 30m£49–98Drive 195.9 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Margatecar 195.9 mi
3h 17m£48–69Fly, train
- Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to London City Airport (LCY)plane BRS - LCY
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 44m£234–536
Bristol to Margate by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Margate is to bus which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Margate is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Margate. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Margate via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Bristol and Margate is 212 miles. The road distance is 197 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £100 - £210.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Bristol to Margate, including transfers.
Bristol to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Margate is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £100 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £95 and takes 6h 55m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Margate, England?
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 55m.
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–290
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–330
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £70–330
- Website
- aurigny.com
Flights from Bristol Airport to London City Airport via Guernsey
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £110–370
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from London Victoria to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Stratford International to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–23
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from London Victoria to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Bristol to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Margate is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Bristol to Margate.
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