What is the cheapest way to get from St Ives to Margate?

The cheapest way to get from St Ives to Margate is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from St Ives to Margate?

The fastest way to get from St Ives to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between St Ives and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from St Ives to Margate. However, there are services departing from Huntingdon and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.

How far is it from St Ives to Margate?

The distance between St Ives and Margate is 179 miles. The road distance is 130.8 miles.

How do I travel from St Ives to Margate without a car?

The best way to get from St Ives to Margate without a car is to bus and train via Cambridge North which takes 4h 4m and costs £75 - £160.

How long does it take to get from St Ives to Margate?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from St Ives to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the St Ives to Margate train from?

St Ives to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Huntingdon station.

Where does the St Ives to Margate train arrive?

St Ives to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from St Ives to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between St Ives to Margate is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from St Ives to Margate.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1278+ hotels available in Margate.

St Ives to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from St Ives to Margate by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train via Cambridge North
best
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Cambridge North stationbus B
2. Take the train from Cambridge North to King's Crosstrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
4h 4m
£75–158
Drive 130.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from St Ives to Margatecar 130.1 mi
2h 14m
£32–46
Train
1. Take the train from Huntingdon to London St Pancras Intltrain Peterborough - Horsham
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 9m
£79–156
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Copperbeech Close to Royal Papworth Hospitalbus A
2. Take the train from Cambridge South to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
4h 54m
£76–153

St Ives to Margate by bus and train

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4h 4mAverage Duration

£75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 178.1 mi
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between St Ives, Cambridgeshire, England and Margate, England?

You can take a bus from The Pound to Margate via Bus Station, Huntingdon station, Huntingdon, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m.

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