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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Dorset is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Dorset is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria, Bus Station and Tesco. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Dorset?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Dorset. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Moreton (Dorset) via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Margate to Dorset?

The distance between Margate and Dorset is 230 miles. The road distance is 188.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £110 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Margate to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dorset bus from?

Margate to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dorset train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Dorset?

The best way to get from Margate to Dorset is to train which takes 5h 14m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 9h 49m.

Where does the Margate to Dorset bus arrive?

Margate to Dorset bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Dorset train arrive?

Margate to Dorset train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Dorset is 189 miles. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Margate to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2469+ hotels available in Dorset.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth
5h 14m
£112–232
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
9h 49m
£42–98
Drive 187.5 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Dorsetcar 187.5 mi
3h 19m
£46–66
Train via Poole
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
7h 6m
£82–177

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Distance: 228.3 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Dorset via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, London Waterloo, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Seldown Coach Station, Bus Station, and Tesco in around 9h 49m.

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