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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Torquay is to bus which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Torquay is to drive which takes 4h 33m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Torquay?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Cary Parade via Bus Station, London Victoria and Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Torquay?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Torquay. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Paignton via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London Paddington and Newton Abbot. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

How far is it from Margate to Torquay?

The distance between Margate and Torquay is 296 miles. The road distance is 265.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Torquay without a car is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £130 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Margate to Torquay, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Torquay bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Torquay train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Torquay?

The best way to get from Margate to Torquay is to train which takes 5h 27m and costs £130 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £75 and takes 11h 22m.

Where does the Margate to Torquay bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Torquay train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Torquay?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Torquay is 266 miles. It takes approximately 4h 33m to drive from Margate to Torquay.

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

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Margate to Torquay - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Margate to Torquay by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Paddington to Newton Abbottrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 27m
£132–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Rail Stationbus 501
11h 22m
£46–74
Drive 264.1 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Torquaycar 264.1 mi
4h 33m
£66–95
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Exeter (EXT)plane LHR - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
10h 11m
£250–546
Train via Exeter St Davids
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Exeter St Davidstrain London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
7h 28m
£109–216
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Exeter (EXT)plane LGW - EXT
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 18m
£153–385
Train to London City Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Exeter (EXT)plane LCY - EXT
3. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Paigntontrain
8h 35m
£289–653

Margate to Torquay by train and subway

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5h 27mAverage Duration

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Distance: 293.9 mi
Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Paignton via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, London Paddington, and Newton Abbot in around 5h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Cary Parade via Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Rail Station in around 11h 22m.

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