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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Ashford is to bus which costs £6 and takes 2h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Ashford is to train which takes 49 min and costs £17 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Ashford?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Ashford. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at North Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Ashford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Ashford International. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Margate to Ashford?

The distance between Margate and Ashford is 35 miles. The road distance is 31.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Ashford without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs £17 - £35.

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

The train from Margate to Ashford International takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Margate to Ashford bus from?

Margate to Ashford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Ashford train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Ashford?

The best way to get from Margate to Ashford is to train which takes 49 min and costs £17 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 26m.

Where does the Margate to Ashford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Ashford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Ashford?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Ashford is 31 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Margate to Ashford.

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

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Where can I stay near Ashford?

There are 1653+ hotels available in Ashford.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
49 min
£17–35
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to North Streetbus 1X / ...
2h 26m
£6
Drive 31.2 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Ashfordcar 31.2 mi
49 min
£8–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Ashfordtaxi 31.2 mi
49 min
£130–170

Margate to Ashford by train

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Distance: 34.8 mi
Duration: 49 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £17–35 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to North Street via Bus Station in around 2h 26m.

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