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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Hailsham is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Hailsham is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £17 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Hailsham station. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Police Station via Bus Station, Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Hailsham?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Hailsham. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Polegate via Ashford International and Hampden Park (Sussex). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Margate to Hailsham?

The distance between Margate and Hailsham is 81 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Hailsham without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Margate to Hailsham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Hailsham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Hailsham train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Hailsham?

The best way to get from Margate to Hailsham is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus and line 500 bus, which costs and takes 6h 49m.

Where does the Margate to Hailsham bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Hailsham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Hailsham?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Hailsham is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Margate to Hailsham.

Where can I stay near Hailsham?

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

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1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
3h 25m
£42–87
Drive 71.2 mi
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1. Drive from Margate to Hailshamcar 71.2 mi
1h 32m
£18–25
Line 8 bus, bus, line 7 bus, line 29 bus, line 500 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
3. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
4. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Bus Stationbus 29 / ...
5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Police Stationbus 500
6h 49m

Margate to Hailsham by train and bus

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 80.9 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Gordon Road via Ashford International, Hampden Park (Sussex), Polegate, and Railway Station in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Police Station via Bus Station, Royal Star Arcade, Royal Victoria Place, and Bus Station in around 6h 49m.

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