There are 4 ways to get from Stroud to Margate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain Cheltenham Spa - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 32m£90–163Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merrywalks to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 401
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
7h 45m£29–50Drive 185.1 mi
- Drive from Stroud to Margatecar 185.1 mi
3h 14m£47–67Train via Reading
- Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to Readingtrain
- Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain
- Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)train
- Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Margatetrain
5h 15m£97–176
Stroud to Margate by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Margate is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Margate is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Margate. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Margate. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Margate via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Stroud and Margate is 196 miles. The road distance is 186.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £85 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Stroud to Margate, including transfers.
Stroud to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Merrywalks station.
Stroud to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Stroud (Glos) station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Margate is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs £85 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Margate, England?
You can take a train from Stroud (Glos) to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Stroud (Glos) to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–85
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Rainham (Kent) to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–35
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
Train from Reading to Abbey Wood
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Elizabeth Line (TfL)
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Merrywalks to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Stroud to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Stroud to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Margate is 186 miles. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Stroud to Margate.
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