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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Canterbury is to bus which costs £2 - £5 and takes 49 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Canterbury is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nayland Rock and arriving at St Thomas' School. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Canterbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Canterbury West. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

How far is it from Margate to Canterbury?

The distance between Margate and Canterbury is 21 miles. The road distance is 16.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Canterbury without a car is to train which takes 32 min and costs £10 - £19.

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

The train from Margate to Canterbury West takes 32 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Margate to Canterbury bus from?

Margate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Nayland Rock station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Canterbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Canterbury?

The best way to get from Margate to Canterbury is to train which takes 32 min and costs £10 - £19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £5 and takes 49 min.

Where does the Margate to Canterbury bus arrive?

Margate to Canterbury bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at St Thomas' School station.

Where does the Margate to Canterbury train arrive?

Margate to Canterbury train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.

Can I drive from Margate to Canterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Canterbury is 17 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Margate to Canterbury.

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

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Where can I stay near Canterbury?

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Margate to Canterbury - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Canterbury Westtrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
32 min
£10–19
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Nayland Rock to St Thomas' Schoolbus 8A / ...
49 min
£2–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Canterburytaxi 16.7 mi
28 min
£75–95
Drive 16.7 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Canterburycar 16.7 mi
28 min
£5–6

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Distance: 20.7 mi
Duration: 32 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £10–19 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Nayland Rock to St Thomas' School every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 49 min. Two other operators also service this route.

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