There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 51m£77–172Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
7h 6m£32–77Drive 141.1 mi
- Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Margatecar 141.1 mi
2h 23m£34–50Train via Ramsgate
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo
- Take the train from London Waterloo East to Ramsgatetrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate
5h 2m£74–162
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate is to bus which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour and arriving at Margate via Waterloo station and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Margate is 168 miles. The road distance is 141.9 miles.
The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £180.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate, including transfers.
Portsmouth Harbour to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.
Portsmouth Harbour to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.
The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £75 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Margate, England?
You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Marine Terrace via The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 7h 6m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–95
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London Waterloo East to Ramsgate
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Portsmouth Harbour to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Portsmouth Harbour to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Portsmouth Harbour to Margate is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Margate.
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