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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Southwold is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Southwold is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Southwold?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Kings Head via Bus Station, London Victoria and St Stephens Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Southwold?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Southwold. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Lowestoft via Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford (London) and Ipswich. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Margate to Southwold?

The distance between Margate and Southwold is 216 miles. The road distance is 158.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Southwold without a car is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £95 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m to get from Margate to Southwold, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Southwold bus from?

Margate to Southwold bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Southwold train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Southwold?

The best way to get from Margate to Southwold is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs £95 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 11h 47m.

Where does the Margate to Southwold bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Southwold train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Southwold?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Southwold is 158 miles. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Margate to Southwold.

Where can I stay near Southwold?

There are 1903+ hotels available in Southwold.

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There are 3 ways to get from Margate to Southwold by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Ipswichtrain
3. Take the train from Ipswich to Lowestofttrain
6h 35m
£100–172
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus 491 / ...
3. Take the bus from St Stephens Street to Kings Headbus 146
11h 47m
£31–59
Drive 157.6 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Southwoldcar 157.6 mi
2h 58m
£40–58

Margate to Southwold by train and bus

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6h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 214.5 mi
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Kings Head via Stratford International, Stratford International DLR Station, Stratford DLR Station, Stratford (London), Ipswich, Lowestoft, and Railway Station in around 6h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Kings Head via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Bus Station, and St Stephens Street in around 11h 47m.

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