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

The cheapest way to get from Hove to Margate is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £13 - £22 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hove to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Hove and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Hove to Margate. However, there are services departing from Elm Grove and arriving at Marine Terrace via Railway Station, King Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Hove and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Hove to Margate. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Hove to Margate?

The distance between Hove and Margate is 145 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Hove to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Hove to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hove to Margate bus from?

Hove to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Elm Grove station.

Where do I catch the Hove to Margate train from?

Hove to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Hove to Margate?

The best way to get from Hove to Margate is to train which takes 3h 14m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £13 - £22 and takes 7h 19m.

Where does the Hove to Margate bus arrive?

Hove to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Hove to Margate train arrive?

Hove to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Hove to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Hove to Margate is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Hove to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Hove to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 14m
£73–149
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elm Grove to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
7h 19m
£13–22
Drive 88.6 mi
1. Drive from Hove to Margatecar 88.6 mi
2h 5m
£22–32
Train via London
1. Take the train from Hove to London Victoriatrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
3h 31m
£61–126

Hove to Margate by train

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3h 14mAverage Duration

£73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 143.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm Grove to Marine Terrace via Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 7h 19m.

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