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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Margate is to bus and line 8 bus which costs £9 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Margate is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dickley Wood and arriving at Marine Terrace via King Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Margate via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.

How far is it from Kent to Margate?

The distance between Kent and Margate is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Margate without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 43m to get from Kent to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Margate bus from?

Kent to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from King Street station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Margate train from?

Kent to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Margate?

The best way to get from Kent to Margate is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs £22 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 8 bus, which costs £9 and takes 3h 53m.

Where does the Kent to Margate bus arrive?

Kent to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Kent to Margate train arrive?

Kent to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Kent to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Margate is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Kent to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Kent to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 8 bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kent to Margate by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 43m
£22–44
Bus, line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 8 / ...
3h 53m
£9
Drive 35.6 mi
1. Drive from Kent to Margatecar 35.6 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Margatetaxi 35.6 mi
40 min
£150–190

Kent to Margate by train

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Distance: 44.8 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Margate via Ashford International in around 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dickley Wood to Marine Terrace via King Street and Bus Station in around 3h 53m.

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