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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Eastbourne is to bus and line 16 bus and line 102 bus and line 101 bus and line 99 bus which costs £18 and takes 6h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Eastbourne is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Memorial Roundabout via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp, Railway Station and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Eastbourne?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Eastbourne via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

How far is it from Margate to Eastbourne?

The distance between Margate and Eastbourne is 78 miles. The road distance is 77 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Margate to Eastbourne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Eastbourne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Eastbourne train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Eastbourne?

The best way to get from Margate to Eastbourne is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus and line 102 bus and line 101 bus and line 99 bus, which costs £18 and takes 6h 39m.

Where does the Margate to Eastbourne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Eastbourne train arrive?

Margate to Eastbourne train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Margate to Eastbourne?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Eastbourne is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Margate to Eastbourne.

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

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There are 3 ways to get from Margate to Eastbourne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Eastbournetrain Ashford International - Eastbourne
2h 55m
£39–73
Bus, line 16 bus, line 102 bus, line 101 bus, line 99 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
3. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Campbus 102 / ...
4. Take the bus from Camp to Railway Stationbus 100 / ...
5. Take the bus from Railway Station to Railway Stationbus 101 / ...
6. Take the bus from Railway Station to Memorial Roundaboutbus 99 / ...
6h 39m
£18
Drive 76.5 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Eastbournecar 76.5 mi
1h 43m
£19–28

Margate to Eastbourne by train

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Distance: 77.3 mi
Duration: 2h 55m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Eastbourne via Ashford International in around 2h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Memorial Roundabout via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp, Railway Station, and Railway Station in around 6h 39m.

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