What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Camber Sands?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Camber Sands is to bus and line 16 bus and line 102 bus which costs £12 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Camber Sands?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Camber Sands is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Camber Sands?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Camber Sands. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Scotts Acre via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station and Camp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Camber Sands?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Camber Sands. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Rye via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Margate to Camber Sands?

The distance between Margate and Camber Sands is 55 miles. The road distance is 48.2 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Camber Sands without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Camber Sands without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £27 - £50.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Camber Sands?

It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Margate to Camber Sands, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Camber Sands bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Camber Sands train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Camber Sands?

The best way to get from Margate to Camber Sands is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £27 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus and line 102 bus, which costs £12 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Margate to Camber Sands bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Camber Sands train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Camber Sands?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Camber Sands is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Margate to Camber Sands.

Where can I stay near Camber Sands?

There are 1374+ hotels available in Camber Sands.

Margate to Camber Sands - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 511 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Camber Sands 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 / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Ryetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
3h 1m
£28–46
Drive 48 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Camber Sandscar 48 mi
1h 8m
£12–17
Train, line 511 bus, line 553 bus
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the bus from Ashford International station to Oasis Cafebus 511
3. Take the bus from Oasis Cafe to Scotts Acrebus 553
3h 48m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Camber Sandstaxi 48 mi
1h 8m
£210–250
Bus, line 16 bus, line 102 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
3. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
4h 30m
£12

Margate to Camber Sands by train and bus

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Distance: 55 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Camber Sands, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Scotts Acre via Ashford International, Rye, and Railway Station in around 3h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Scotts Acre via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, and Camp in around 4h 30m.

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