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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Canterbury East is to bus which costs £2 - £8 and takes 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Canterbury East is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Canterbury East?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Bus Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Canterbury East?

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 East?

The distance between Margate and Canterbury East is 22 miles. The road distance is 16.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Canterbury East without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £21.

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

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Canterbury East bus from?

Margate to Canterbury East bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Canterbury East train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Canterbury East?

The best way to get from Margate to Canterbury East is to train which takes 52 min and costs £10 - £21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £2 - £8 and takes 1h.

Where does the Margate to Canterbury East bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Canterbury East train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Canterbury East?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Canterbury East is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Margate to Canterbury East.

How do I get a bus ticket from Margate to Canterbury East?

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Where can I stay near Canterbury East?

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There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Canterbury East 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 / ...
52 min
£10–21
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
1h
£2–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Canterbury Easttaxi 16.5 mi
27 min
£75–95
Drive 16.5 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Canterbury Eastcar 16.5 mi
27 min
£4–6

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Distance: 21.7 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Canterbury West hourly. Tickets cost £10–21 and the journey takes 32 min. Alternatively, Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 56 min. National Express also services this route every 4 hours.

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