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

The cheapest way to get from Hastings to Margate is to line 101 bus and bus and line 102 bus and line 16 bus which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hastings to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Hastings and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Margate. However, there are services departing from Harold Place and arriving at Marine Terrace via Railway Station, Police Station, Folkestone Central station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Hastings and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Hastings to Margate. However, there are services departing from Hastings and arriving at Margate via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.

How far is it from Hastings to Margate?

The distance between Hastings and Margate is 61 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hastings to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Hastings to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Margate bus from?

Hastings to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Harold Place station.

Where do I catch the Hastings to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Hastings to Margate?

The best way to get from Hastings to Margate is to train which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 101 bus and bus and line 102 bus and line 16 bus, which costs £13 - £20 and takes 5h 3m.

Where does the Hastings to Margate bus arrive?

Hastings to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Hastings to Margate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Hastings to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Hastings to Margate is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Hastings to Margate.

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

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best
1. Take the train from Hastings to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 12m
£32–61
Line 101 bus, bus, line 102 bus, line 16 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Harold Place to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Police Stationbus 100
3. Take the bus from Police Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 102 / ...
4. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus 16 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 8A / ...
5h 3m
£14–20
Drive 60.9 mi
1. Drive from Hastings to Margatecar 60.9 mi
1h 25m
£15–22

Hastings to Margate by train

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

You can take a train from Hastings to Margate via Ashford International in around 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harold Place to Marine Terrace via Railway Station, Police Station, Folkestone Central station, and Bus Station in around 5h 3m.

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