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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Margate is to bus which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Swindon and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Swindon to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swindon - Regent Circus and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Margate. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Margate via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.

How far is it from Swindon to Margate?

The distance between Swindon and Margate is 171 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £80 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Swindon to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Margate bus from?

Swindon to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Swindon - Regent Circus station.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Margate train from?

Swindon to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

Train or bus from Swindon to Margate?

The best way to get from Swindon to Margate is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £80 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £55 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Swindon to Margate bus arrive?

Swindon to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Green Line Coach Station.

Where does the Swindon to Margate train arrive?

Swindon to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Swindon to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Swindon to Margate is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Swindon to Margate.

How do I get a train ticket from Swindon to Margate?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 5m
£80–159
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to London Green Line Coach Stationbus Uk044
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
6h 30m
£25–54
Drive 158.7 mi
1. Drive from Swindon to Margatecar 158.7 mi
2h 43m
£39–57
Train via Reading
1. Take the train from Swindon to Readingtrain
2. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain
3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rainham (Kent)train
4. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Margatetrain
4h 44m
£84–169

Swindon to Margate by train and subway

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 3h 5m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Swindon - Regent Circus to Marine Terrace via London Green Line Coach Station and London Victoria in around 6h 30m.

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