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

The cheapest way to get from England to Margate is to bus which costs £12 - £30 and takes 4h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between England and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from England to Margate. However, there are services departing from Trafalgar Square and arriving at Marine Terrace via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

Is there a direct train between England and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.

How far is it from England to Margate?

The distance between England and Margate is 93 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from England to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £45 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from England to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Margate bus from?

England to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the England to Margate train from?

England to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from England to Margate?

The best way to get from England to Margate is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £30 and takes 4h 3m.

Where does the England to Margate bus arrive?

England to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.

Where does the England to Margate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from England to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between England to Margate is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from England to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 11m
£46–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terracebus 022
4h 3m
£13–30
Drive 75.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Margatecar 75.6 mi
1h 32m
£19–28
Train via Ramsgate
1. Take the train from London Charing Cross to Ramsgatetrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate
2h 44m
£47–81

England to Margate by bus

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Distance: 92.8 mi
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between England and Margate, England?

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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