What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Margate?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Margate is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Margate?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Waterloo Station and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Waterloo Station station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Waterloo Station / Waterloo Road and arriving at Marine Terrace via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Margate via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Margate?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Margate is 94 miles. The road distance is 75.5 miles.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Margate without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Margate without a car is to train via Stratford station which takes 2h 14m and costs £45 - £120.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Margate?

It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Waterloo Station to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Margate bus from?

Waterloo Station to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Margate train from?

Waterloo Station to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.

Train or bus from Waterloo Station to Margate?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Margate is to train via Stratford station which takes 2h 14m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 3h 54m.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Margate bus arrive?

Waterloo Station to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Margate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waterloo Station to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Waterloo Station to Margate is 75 miles. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Waterloo Station to Margate.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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

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Train via Stratford station
best
1. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 14m
£48–118
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terracebus 022
3h 54m
£17–45
Drive 75 mi
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Margatecar 75 mi
1h 30m
£19–27
Train
1. Take the train from London Waterloo East to Ramsgatetrain London Charing Cross - Ramsgate
2h 45m
£47–89

Waterloo Station to Margate by subway, foot, and train

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2h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 93.9 mi
Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, England and Margate, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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