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

The cheapest way to get from Hailsham to Margate is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hailsham to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Hailsham and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Hailsham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Tesco and arriving at Marine Terrace via Bus Station, Railway Station, King Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Hailsham and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Hailsham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne and arriving at Margate via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Hailsham to Margate?

The distance between Hailsham and Margate is 86 miles. The road distance is 71.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hailsham to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Hailsham to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hailsham to Margate bus from?

Hailsham to Margate bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Tesco station.

Where do I catch the Hailsham to Margate train from?

Hailsham to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.

Train or bus from Hailsham to Margate?

The best way to get from Hailsham to Margate is to train which takes 4h and costs £40 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 500 bus and line 29 bus and line 7 bus and bus and line 8 bus, which costs and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Hailsham to Margate bus arrive?

Hailsham to Margate bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Hailsham to Margate train arrive?

Hailsham to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Hailsham to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Hailsham to Margate is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Hailsham to Margate.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Margate.

Hailsham to Margate - 3 ways to travel via train, line 500 bus, and line 29 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Hailsham to Margate by train, bus, or car

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best
1. Take the train from Eastbourne to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h
£41–73
Drive 71.4 mi
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1. Drive from Hailsham to Margatecar 71.4 mi
1h 32m
£18–26
Line 500 bus, line 29 bus, line 7 bus, bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Tesco to Bus Stationbus 500
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
3. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
4. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 8 / ...
6h 27m

Hailsham to Margate by bus and train

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Distance: 85.1 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a bus from Police Station to Margate via Railway Station, Eastbourne, and Ashford International in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tesco to Marine Terrace via Bus Station, Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 27m.

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