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

The cheapest way to get from Canterbury to Margate Station is to line 8 bus which costs £3 and takes 52 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Canterbury to Margate Station is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Canterbury and Margate Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Magistrates Court and arriving at Nayland Rock. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

Is there a direct train between Canterbury and Margate Station?

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 Station?

The distance between Canterbury and Margate Station is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Canterbury to Margate Station without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs £10 - £21.

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

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

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Margate Station bus from?

Canterbury to Margate Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Magistrates Court station.

Where do I catch the Canterbury to Margate Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Canterbury to Margate Station?

The best way to get from Canterbury to Margate Station is to train which takes 34 min and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus, which costs £3 and takes 52 min.

Where does the Canterbury to Margate Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Canterbury to Margate Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Canterbury to Margate Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Canterbury to Margate Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Canterbury to Margate Station.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate Station?

There are 1050+ hotels available in Margate Station.

Canterbury to Margate Station - 4 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Canterbury to Margate Station 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
£10–21
Line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Magistrates Court to Nayland Rockbus 8A / ...
52 min
£3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Canterbury to Margate Stationtaxi 16.5 mi
27 min
£75–95
Drive 16.5 mi
1. Drive from Canterbury to Margate Stationcar 16.5 mi
27 min
£4–6

Canterbury to Margate Station by train

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 34 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Canterbury West to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Magistrates Court to Nayland Rock every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 52 min.

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