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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Dover is to line 8 bus and line 15 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Dover is to drive which takes 29 min and costs £5 - £8.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Dover. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Pencester Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Dover?

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?

The distance between Margate and Dover is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Dover without a car is to train which takes 36 min and costs £11 - £23.

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

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Dover train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Dover?

The best way to get from Margate to Dover is to train which takes 36 min and costs £11 - £23. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and line 15 bus, which costs £6 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Margate to Dover bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Dover train arrive?

Margate to Dover train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Dover Priory station.

Can I drive from Margate to Dover?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Dover is 22 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Margate to Dover.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Margate to Dover?

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Margate to Dover - 5 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, line 15 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Dover 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 / ...
36 min
£11–23
Line 8 bus, line 15 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Pencester Roadbus 15 / ...
1h 38m
£6
Drive 21.6 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Dovercar 21.6 mi
29 min
£6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Dovertaxi 21.6 mi
29 min
£95–120
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 6m
£14–26

Margate to Dover by train

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Distance: 21.6 mi
Duration: 36 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Ramsgate to Dover Priory hourly. Tickets cost £11–23 and the journey takes 36 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Pencester Road via Bus Station in around 1h 38m.

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