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How to get fromMargate to Harwichby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Harwich by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train Margate - St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Manningtreetrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
    3h 32m
    £76–134

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus bus 022
    2. Take the bus from Southwark St /Blackfriars Road to Coach Stationbus bus A8
    3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Railway Stationbus bus 717
    8h 13m
    £29–52

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Stratford - Montfichet Road to Colchester Bus Interchange - Stand BAbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stanwell Street to Mayflower Avenuebus bus 102 / ...
    6h 4m
    £54–93

  4. Drive  126.6 mi

    1. Drive from Margate to Harwichcar car 126.6 mi
    2h 14m
    £32–46

Margate to Harwich by train

Calendar139Weekly Trains
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket£76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 32m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Harwich Town via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), and Manningtree in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Mayflower Avenue via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road, Stamford Street, Southwark St /Blackfriars Road, Coach Station, Railway Station, High Street, and The George in around 8h 13m.

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