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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Maidstone East Station is to bus which costs £6 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Maidstone East Station is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £10 - £15.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Maidstone East Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Maidstone East Station. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Earl Street via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Maidstone East Station?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Maidstone East Station. 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 East Station?

The distance between Margate and Maidstone East Station is 47 miles. The road distance is 42.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Maidstone East Station without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £21 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Margate to Maidstone East Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Maidstone East Station bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Maidstone East Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Maidstone East Station?

The best way to get from Margate to Maidstone East Station is to bus which takes 3h 33m and costs £6. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £28 - £60 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Margate to Maidstone East Station bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Maidstone East Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Maidstone East Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Maidstone East Station is 43 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Margate to Maidstone East Station.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Maidstone East Station 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 Maidstone East stationbus 101
1h 25m
£22–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Earl Streetbus X3
3h 33m
£6
Drive 42.6 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Maidstone East Stationcar 42.6 mi
47 min
£11–15
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Maidstone East Stationtaxi 42.6 mi
47 min
£180–230
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
£28–55

Margate to Maidstone East Station by train and bus

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Distance: 47 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Maidstone East Station via Bus Station and Earl Street in around 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Margate to Maidstone East via Ashford International in around 1h 38m.

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