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

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Margate is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Cambridge to Margate. However, there are services departing from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 and arriving at Marine Terrace via Stratford City Bus Station and Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Margate. However, there are services departing from Cambridge and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.

How far is it from Cambridge to Margate?

The distance between Cambridge and Margate is 147 miles. The road distance is 117.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cambridge to Margate without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Cambridge to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Margate bus from?

Cambridge to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Margate train from?

Cambridge to Margate train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.

Train or bus from Cambridge to Margate?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Margate is to train via London which takes 2h 42m and costs £70 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 108 bus, which costs £18 - £90 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Cambridge to Margate bus arrive?

Cambridge to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Stratford - Montfichet Road station.

Where does the Cambridge to Margate train arrive?

Cambridge to Margate train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Cambridge to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Cambridge to Margate is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cambridge to Margate.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Cambridge to Margate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 108 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Margate by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Cambridge to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 42m
£72–130
Bus, line 108 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus
2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus 108
3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terracebus 022
5h 55m
£18–87
Drive 117 mi
1. Drive from Cambridge to Margatecar 117 mi
2h 2m
£29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London St Pancras Intltrain Cambridge - Brighton / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h
£77–117
Train via London #2
1. Take the train from Cambridge to London Liverpool Streettrain Cambridge North - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 56m
£69–123

Cambridge to Margate by train

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Distance: 146.3 mi
Duration: 2h 42m

What companies run services between Cambridge, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Cambridge to Margate via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18 to Marine Terrace via London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 5h 55m.

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