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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Maidstone is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Maidstone is to drive which takes 49 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Royal Star Arcade via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Maidstone East via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 38m.

How far is it from Margate to Maidstone?

The distance between Margate and Maidstone is 48 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Maidstone without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 1h 27m and costs £22 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Margate to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Maidstone bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Margate to Maidstone is to line 8 bus and bus which takes 3h 17m and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Margate to Maidstone bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Maidstone is 44 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Margate to Maidstone.

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

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Margate to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and line 8 bus

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

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Train, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Chathamtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
1h 27m
£22–45
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
3h 17m
£6
Drive 43.4 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Maidstonecar 43.4 mi
49 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Maidstonetaxi 43.4 mi
49 min
£190–230
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Maidstone Easttrain Ashford International - London Victoria / ...
1h 38m
£29–58

Margate to Maidstone by train

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Royal Star Arcade via Bus Station in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Margate to Maidstone East via Ashford International in around 1h 38m.

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