What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Herne Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Herne Bay is to drive which costs £3 - £5 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Herne Bay?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Herne Bay is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Herne Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from St John's Church and arriving at Library. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 36 min.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Herne Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Herne Bay. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Margate to Herne Bay?

The distance between Margate and Herne Bay is 11 miles. The road distance is 13.3 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Herne Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Herne Bay without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £12.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Herne Bay?

The train from Margate to Herne Bay takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Margate to Herne Bay bus from?

Margate to Herne Bay bus services, operated by YMS Travel, depart from St John's Church station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Herne Bay train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Herne Bay?

The best way to get from Margate to Herne Bay is to train which takes 13 min and costs £5 - £12. Alternatively, you can line 36 bus, which costs and takes 36 min.

Where does the Margate to Herne Bay bus arrive?

Margate to Herne Bay bus services, operated by YMS Travel, arrive at Library station.

Where does the Margate to Herne Bay train arrive?

Margate to Herne Bay train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Herne Bay station.

Can I drive from Margate to Herne Bay?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Herne Bay is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Margate to Herne Bay.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Herne Bay?

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Where can I stay near Herne Bay?

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Margate to Herne Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, line 36 bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Herne Bay by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Herne Baytrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
13 min
£5–12
Drive 13.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Herne Baycar 13.2 mi
19 min
£4–5
Line 36 bus
1. Take the bus from St John's Church to Librarybus 36
36 min
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Herne Baytaxi 13.2 mi
19 min
£60–75

Margate to Herne Bay by train

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Distance: 11.3 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Margate, England and Herne Bay, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Herne Bay every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £5–12 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, YMS Travel operates a bus from St John's Church to Library hourly, and the journey takes 36 min.

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