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

The cheapest way to get from Stanstead to Margate is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stanstead to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Stanstead and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Stanstead to Margate. However, there are services departing from Sudbury (Suffolk) and arriving at Margate via Marks Tey, Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Stanstead to Margate?

The distance between Stanstead and Margate is 148 miles. The road distance is 117.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stanstead to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £65 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Stanstead to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stanstead to Margate train from?

Stanstead to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Marks Tey station.

Where does the Stanstead to Margate train arrive?

Stanstead to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Stanstead to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Stanstead to Margate is 117 miles. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Stanstead to Margate.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1254+ hotels available in Margate.

Stanstead to Margate - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 43 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Marks Tey to Stratford (London)train Colchester Town - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 16m
£68–142
Drive 116.7 mi
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1. Drive from Stanstead to Margatecar 116.7 mi
2h 12m
£29–41
Line 43 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Groves Closebus 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
4h 53m
£68–141

Stanstead to Margate by bus and train

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 147.6 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Stanway Close to Margate via Bus Station, Sudbury (Suffolk), Marks Tey, Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 4h 16m.

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