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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Essex is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Essex is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Essex. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Polecat Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Essex. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at White Notley via Stratford International DLR Station and Stratford (London). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Margate to Essex?

The distance between Margate and Essex is 124 miles. The road distance is 96 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Essex without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Margate to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Essex bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Essex?

The best way to get from Margate to Essex is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £70 and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Margate to Essex bus arrive?

Margate to Essex bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Margate to Essex train arrive?

Margate to Essex train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Margate to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Essex is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Margate to Essex.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 5m
£63–124
Drive 95.4 mi
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1. Drive from Margate to Essexcar 95.4 mi
1h 43m
£24–34
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 022
2. Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus A8
5h 59m
£28–67

Margate to Essex by train

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Distance: 123.1 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Margate to White Notley via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Polecat Road via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 5h 59m.

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