What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Kent Downs?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Kent Downs is to line 8 bus which costs £6 and takes 1h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Kent Downs?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Kent Downs is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Kent Downs?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Kent Downs. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Kingston Turning via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 6m.

How far is it from Margate to Kent Downs?

The distance between Margate and Kent Downs is 27 miles. The road distance is 35.7 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Kent Downs without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Kent Downs without a car is to train and line 16 bus which takes 1h 1m and costs £13 - £25.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Kent Downs?

It takes approximately 1h 1m to get from Margate to Kent Downs, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Kent Downs bus from?

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

Where does the Margate to Kent Downs bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Kent Downs?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Kent Downs is 36 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Margate to Kent Downs.

Where can I stay near Kent Downs?

There are 1141+ hotels available in Kent Downs.

Margate to Kent Downs - 4 ways to travel via train, line 16 bus, and line 8 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Kent Downs by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 16 bus
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Canterbury Westtrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Kingston Turningbus 12 / ...
1h 1m
£14–24
Line 8 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
1h 6m
£6
Drive 35.5 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Kentcar 35.5 mi
40 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Kenttaxi 35.5 mi
40 min
£150–190

Margate to Kent Downs by train, foot, and bus

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1h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 26.6 mi
Duration: 1h 1m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Kent Downs, England?

Stagecoach South East operates a bus from Cecil Square to Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 53 min.

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