What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station) is to line 8 bus and line 15 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station) is to drive which takes 27 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Dover Castle (Station)?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Dover Castle (Station). However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Pencester Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Dover Castle (Station)?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ramsgate and arriving at Dover Priory. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

How far is it from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)?

The distance between Margate and Dover Castle (Station) is 23 miles. The road distance is 20.6 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Dover Castle (Station) without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station) without a car is to train which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £22.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)?

The train from Ramsgate to Dover Priory takes 36 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dover Castle (Station) bus from?

Margate to Dover Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Dover Castle (Station) train from?

Margate to Dover Castle (Station) train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ramsgate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)?

The best way to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station) is to train which takes 56 min and costs £11 - £22. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and line 15 bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 50m.

Where does the Margate to Dover Castle (Station) bus arrive?

Margate to Dover Castle (Station) bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Dover Castle (Station) train arrive?

Margate to Dover Castle (Station) train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Dover Castle (Station) is 21 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Margate to Dover Castle (Station).

Where can I stay near Dover Castle (Station)?

There are 1170+ hotels available in Dover Castle (Station).

Margate to Dover Castle (Station) - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Dover Castle (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to Dover Priorytrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
56 min
£11–22
Drive 20.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)car 20.5 mi
27 min
£5–8
Line 8 bus, line 15 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
1h 50m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Dover Castle (Station)taxi 20.5 mi
27 min
£90–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Road to Ramsgate stationbus Loop / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to Dover Priorytrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2h 24m
£17–28

Margate to Dover Castle (Station) by bus and foot

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Distance: 22.7 mi
Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Margate, England and Dover Castle (Station), England?

Southeastern operates a train from Ramsgate to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £11–22 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Dover Castle (Station) via Bus Station and Pencester Road in around 1h 50m.

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