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

The cheapest way to get from Harwich to Margate is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Harwich to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Harwich and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Harwich to Margate. However, there are services departing from Harwich Town and arriving at Margate via Manningtree, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Harwich to Margate?

The distance between Harwich and Margate is 153 miles. The road distance is 127 miles.

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

The best way to get from Harwich to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £70 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Harwich to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Harwich to Margate train from?

Harwich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Manningtree station.

Where does the Harwich to Margate train arrive?

Harwich to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Harwich to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Harwich to Margate is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from Harwich to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1282+ hotels available in Margate.

Harwich to Margate - 3 ways to travel via train, line 104 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manningtree to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 16m
£72–153
Drive 126.3 mi
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1. Drive from Harwich to Margatecar 126.3 mi
2h 14m
£31–45
Line 104 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Mayflower Avenue to Stanwell Streetbus 104
2. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
3. Take the train from Chelmsford to Stratford (London)train
4. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
5h 24m
£58–122

Harwich to Margate by train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Harwich Town to Margate via Manningtree, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 3h 16m.

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