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

The cheapest way to get from France to Margate is to drive and car ferry which costs £50 - £120 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from France to Margate is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 13m and costs £160 - £190.

Is there a direct train between France and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from France to Margate. However, there are services departing from Cité and arriving at Margate via Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

How far is it from France to Margate?

The distance between France and Margate is 375 miles.

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

The best way to get from France to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 51m and costs £150 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from France to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the France to Margate train from?

France to Margate train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.

What is the time difference between France and Margate?

Margate is 1h behind France. It is currently 5:05 PM in France and 4:05 PM in Margate.

Where does the France to Margate train arrive?

France to Margate train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Margate.

France to Margate - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from France to Margate by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, plane, train, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 51m
£157–282
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Paris to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 54m
£52–114
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CDG - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 24m
£137–391
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paris to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Margatecar
4h 13m
£161–182
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CDG - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
6h 50m
£103–330

France to Margate by subway and train

225Weekly Services

4h 51mAverage Duration

£157Cheapest Price

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Distance: 372.5 mi
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between France and Margate, England?

You can take a subway from Cité to Margate via Gare du Nord, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 51m.

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