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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Hove is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £13 - £17 and takes 7h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Hove is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs £22 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Hove?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Hove. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Imperial Arcade via Bus Station, Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Hove?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Hove. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Hove via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

How far is it from Margate to Hove?

The distance between Margate and Hove is 125 miles. The road distance is 89.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Hove without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Margate to Hove, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Hove bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Hove train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Hove?

The best way to get from Margate to Hove is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £13 - £17 and takes 7h 14m.

Where does the Margate to Hove bus arrive?

Margate to Hove bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Hove train arrive?

Margate to Hove train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Margate to Hove?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Hove is 89 miles. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Margate to Hove.

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

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Where can I stay near Hove?

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Margate to Hove - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Hovetrain London Victoria - Littlehampton / ...
3h 17m
£61–107
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to Imperial Arcadebus 29 / ...
7h 14m
£14–17
Drive 88.6 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Hovecar 88.6 mi
2h 5m
£22–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to King Alfred Leisure Centrebus 025
7h 20m
£24–42

Margate to Hove by train

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3h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.9 mi
Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Hove via London Victoria in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Imperial Arcade via Bus Station, Royal Star Arcade, and Royal Victoria Place in around 7h 14m.

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