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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Margate is to bus which costs £2 - £4 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Margate is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Margate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kingsmead Roundabout and arriving at Nayland Rock. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Margate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Canterbury West and arriving at Margate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Canterbury to Margate?

The distance between Canterbury and Margate is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Margate without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £10 - £19.

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

The train from Canterbury West to Margate takes 34 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Margate bus from?

Canterbury to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Kingsmead Roundabout station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Margate train from?

Canterbury to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.

Train or bus from Canterbury to Margate?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Margate is to train which takes 34 min and costs £10 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £4 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Canterbury to Margate bus arrive?

Canterbury to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Nayland Rock station.

Where does the Canterbury to Margate train arrive?

Canterbury to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.

Can I drive from Canterbury to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Margate is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Canterbury to Margate.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Margate.

Canterbury to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Margate by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Canterbury West to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
34 min
£10–19
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsmead Roundabout to Nayland Rockbus 8A / ...
49 min
£2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Margatetaxi 16.8 mi
28 min
£75–95
Drive 16.8 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Margatecar 16.8 mi
28 min
£5–6

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Kingsmead Roundabout to Nayland Rock every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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