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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Southampton is to bus which costs £29 - £80 and takes 6h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Southampton is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Southampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Southampton station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Southampton?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Southampton. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Southampton Central via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Margate to Southampton?

The distance between Margate and Southampton is 173 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Southampton without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Margate to Southampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Southampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Southampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Southampton?

The best way to get from Margate to Southampton is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £80 and takes 6h 37m.

Where does the Margate to Southampton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Southampton train arrive?

Margate to Southampton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Southampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Southampton is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Margate to Southampton.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
3h 25m
£79–151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Coach Stationbus 032 / ...
6h 37m
£29–76
Drive 145.1 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Southamptoncar 145.1 mi
2h 36m
£36–52
Train via London
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Centraltrain London Waterloo - Southampton Central / ...
3h 36m
£68–131
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to WestQuaybus X4 / ...
6h 9m
£82–141

Margate to Southampton by train, foot, and subway

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Distance: 172.2 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Southampton Central via London St Pancras International, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Coach Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 37m.

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