What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Southend Pier?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Southend Pier is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Southend Pier?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Southend Pier is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Southend Pier?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Southend Pier. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Travel Centre via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Southend Pier?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Southend Pier. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Southend Central via Stratford International DLR Station and West Ham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Margate to Southend Pier?

The distance between Margate and Southend Pier is 120 miles. The road distance is 86.9 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Southend Pier without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Southend Pier without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 43m and costs £55 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Southend Pier?

It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Margate to Southend Pier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Southend Pier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Southend Pier train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Southend Pier?

The best way to get from Margate to Southend Pier is to train via London which takes 2h 43m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 100 bus and line 28 bus, which costs and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Margate to Southend Pier bus arrive?

Margate to Southend Pier bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Southend Pier train arrive?

Margate to Southend Pier train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Stratford International station.

Can I drive from Margate to Southend Pier?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Southend Pier is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Margate to Southend Pier.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Southend Pier?

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Margate to Southend Pier - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 100 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Southend Pier by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Centraltrain London Fenchurch Street - Shoeburyness / ...
2h 43m
£56–112
Drive 86.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Southend Piercar 86.4 mi
1h 36m
£22–31
Bus, line 100 bus, line 28 bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 022
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus x80
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Travel Centrebus 28 / ...
5h 27m
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoriatrain London Liverpool Street - Southend Victoria
2h 55m
£63–124

Margate to Southend Pier by train and foot

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.2 mi
Duration: 2h 43m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Southend Pier, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Southend Pier via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, West Ham DLR Station, West Ham, and Southend Central in around 2h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Southend Pier via Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Travel Centre in around 5h 27m.

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