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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Portsmouth is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Portsmouth is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at St Georges Square via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.

How far is it from Margate to Portsmouth?

The distance between Margate and Portsmouth is 159 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Portsmouth without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £75 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Margate to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Portsmouth bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Portsmouth train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Margate to Portsmouth is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £75 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 47m.

Where does the Margate to Portsmouth bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Portsmouth train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Portsmouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Portsmouth is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Margate to Portsmouth.

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

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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 Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
4h 14m
£78–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
6h 47m
£31–78
Drive 140 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Portsmouthcar 140 mi
2h 21m
£34–50
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Margate to Rainham (Kent)train
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Farringdontrain
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
4h 47m
£68–148

Margate to Portsmouth by train

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Distance: 158.6 mi
Duration: 4h 14m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Portsmouth & Southsea via London Victoria in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to St Georges Square via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 47m.

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