What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Beachy Head?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Beachy Head is to bus and train and line 101 bus and line 99 bus which costs £20 - £30 and takes 6h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Beachy Head?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Beachy Head is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Beachy Head?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Beachy Head. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Eastbourne via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Margate to Beachy Head?

The distance between Margate and Beachy Head is 82 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Beachy Head without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Beachy Head without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £40 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Beachy Head?

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Margate to Beachy Head, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Beachy Head train from?

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

Where does the Margate to Beachy Head train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Beachy Head?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Beachy Head is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Margate to Beachy Head.

Where can I stay near Beachy Head?

There are 1087+ hotels available in Beachy Head.

Margate to Beachy Head - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 101 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
3h 40m
£41–81
Drive 79.5 mi
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1. Drive from Margate to Beachy Headcar 79.5 mi
1h 47m
£20–28
Bus, train, line 101 bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ashford International stationbus 1X
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain
4. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Pierbus 99 / ...
6. Take the bus from Pier to Beachy Head Centrebus 13X / ...
6h 47m
£21–30

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Distance: 81.8 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Beachy Head, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Beachy Head Centre via Ashford International, Eastbourne, and Gildredge Road in around 3h 40m.

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