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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Kingsdown is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Kingsdown is to taxi which takes 29 min and costs £75 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Kingsdown?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Kingsdown. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Ripple Turning via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.

How far is it from Margate to Kingsdown?

The distance between Margate and Kingsdown is 16 miles. The road distance is 16.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Kingsdown without a car is to train and line 81 bus which takes 48 min and costs £9 - £17.

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

It takes approximately 48 min to get from Margate to Kingsdown, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Kingsdown bus from?

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

Where does the Margate to Kingsdown bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Kingsdown?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Kingsdown is 16 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from Margate to Kingsdown.

Where can I stay near Kingsdown?

There are 1417+ hotels available in Kingsdown.

Margate to Kingsdown - 5 ways to travel via train, line 81 bus, and line 8 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Kingsdown by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train, line 81 bus
best
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to Dealtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Queen Street to Ripple Turningbus 81 / ...
48 min
£10–16
Drive 16.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Kingsdowncar 16.2 mi
29 min
£4–6
Line 8 bus, line 12 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Ripple Turningbus 12
2h 13m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Kingsdowntaxi 16.2 mi
29 min
£75–90
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Road to Ramsgate stationbus Loop / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to Dealtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2h 19m
£12–20

Margate to Kingsdown by train and bus

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Distance: 15.7 mi
Duration: 48 min

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

You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Ripple Turning via Bus Station in around 2h 13m.

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