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

The cheapest way to get from Stansted to Margate is to drive which costs £13 - £20 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Stansted to Margate is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £13 - £20.

Is there a direct bus between Stansted and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Stansted to Margate. However, there are services departing from Labour-in-Vain Road and arriving at Marine Terrace via Garrick Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Stansted and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Stansted to Margate. However, there are services departing from Meopham and arriving at Margate via Rochester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Stansted to Margate?

The distance between Stansted and Margate is 54 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stansted to Margate without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £35 - £75.

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

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Stansted to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Margate bus from?

Stansted to Margate bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, depart from Labour-in-Vain Road station.

Where do I catch the Stansted to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Stansted to Margate?

The best way to get from Stansted to Margate is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can line 223 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Stansted to Margate bus arrive?

Stansted to Margate bus services, operated by 1st Bus Stop, arrive at Barrack Row station.

Where does the Stansted to Margate train arrive?

Stansted to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.

Can I drive from Stansted to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Stansted to Margate is 55 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Stansted to Margate.

Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1281+ hotels available in Margate.

Stansted to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, line 223 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Rochester to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 46m
£39–71
Drive 54.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Stansted to Margatecar 54.7 mi
59 min
£14–20
Line 223 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 022
3h 48m
Line 223 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Flagstone Paving to Barrack Rowbus 223
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 40m

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Distance: 53.5 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Rochester to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £21–45 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Labour-in-Vain Road to Marine Terrace via Barrack Row, Garrick Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 48m.

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