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How to get fromGatwick to Margateby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    2h 52m
    £68–108

  2. Bus, line 108 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to London Stratford - Montfichet Roadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stratford City Bus Station to Lewisham Stationbus bus 108
    3. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terracebus bus 022
    5h 43m
    £16–81

  3. Drive  81.7 mi

    1. Drive from Gatwick to Margatecar car 81.7 mi
    1h 24m
    £21–30

  4. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain train Bognor Regis - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain train London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
    2h 57m
    £47–94

  5. Line 100 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from Povey Cross Road East to Redhill Bus Stationbus bus 100
    2. Take the train from Redhill to Tonbridgetrain train
    3. Take the train from Tonbridge to Ramsgatetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Ramsgate station to Alexandra Roadbus bus
    4h 19m
    £43–76

Gatwick to Margate by bus and train

Calendar220Weekly Services
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 122.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Margate via Gatwick South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gatwick Airport North Terminal to Marine Terrace via London Stratford - Montfichet Road, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 5h 43m.

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