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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Hastings is to line 8 bus and line 16 bus and line 102 bus and bus and line 101 bus which costs £15 and takes 5h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Hastings is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Hastings?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Harold Place via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp and Railway Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Hastings?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Hastings. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Hastings via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 15m.

How far is it from Margate to Hastings?

The distance between Margate and Hastings is 61 miles. The road distance is 61.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Hastings without a car is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Margate to Hastings, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Hastings bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Hastings train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Hastings?

The best way to get from Margate to Hastings is to train which takes 2h 15m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and line 16 bus and line 102 bus and bus and line 101 bus, which costs £15 and takes 5h 8m.

Where does the Margate to Hastings bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Hastings train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Hastings?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Hastings is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Margate to Hastings.

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

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Where can I stay near Hastings?

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

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best
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hastingstrain Ashford International - Eastbourne / ...
2h 15m
£31–62
Line 8 bus, line 16 bus, line 102 bus, bus, line 101 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
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 Harold Placebus 101 / ...
5h 8m
£15
Drive 60.9 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Hastingscar 60.9 mi
1h 25m
£15–22

Margate to Hastings by train

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Distance: 60.9 mi
Duration: 2h 15m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Hastings via Ashford International in around 2h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Harold Place via Bus Station, Folkestone Central station, Camp, and Railway Station in around 5h 8m.

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