What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Waterloo Station?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Waterloo Station is to bus which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Waterloo Station?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Waterloo Station is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Waterloo Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Waterloo Station station. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Waterloo Station / Tenison Way via Bus Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Waterloo Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at London Waterloo East. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Margate to Waterloo Station?

The distance between Margate and Waterloo Station is 94 miles. The road distance is 75.4 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Waterloo Station without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Waterloo Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £45 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Waterloo Station?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Margate to Waterloo Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Waterloo Station bus from?

Margate to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Waterloo Station train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Waterloo Station?

The best way to get from Margate to Waterloo Station is to train which takes 1h 52m and costs £45 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £45 and takes 4h 12m.

Where does the Margate to Waterloo Station bus arrive?

Margate to Waterloo Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Waterloo Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Waterloo Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Waterloo Station is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Margate to Waterloo Station.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Waterloo Station?

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Where can I stay near Waterloo Station?

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Margate to Waterloo Station - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Margate to Waterloo Station by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 52m
£48–93
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007 / ...
4h 12m
£16–44
Drive 75 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Waterloo Stationcar 75 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Margate to Rainham (Kent)train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to London Blackfriarstrain Rainham
3h 2m
£36–69
Train #2
1. Take the train from Margate to London Waterloo Easttrain Faversham - London Charing Cross
3h 13m
£50–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Road to Ramsgate stationbus Loop / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to London Waterloo Easttrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
3h 50m
£43–88

Margate to Waterloo Station by train, foot, and subway

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1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.4 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Waterloo Station, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £45–90 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Waterloo Station / Tenison Way via Bus Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 12m.

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