What is the cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station?

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station is to drive which costs £4 - £6 and takes 23 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station?

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station is to taxi which takes 23 min and costs £75 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Margate Sands Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Lesters via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Margate Sands Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Whitstable and arriving at Margate. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 22 min.

How far is it from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station?

The distance between Whitstable and Margate Sands Station is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £16.

How long does it take to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station?

The train from Whitstable to Margate takes 22 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Margate Sands Station bus from?

Whitstable to Margate Sands Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Harbour Street station.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Margate Sands Station train from?

Whitstable to Margate Sands Station train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station is to train which takes 45 min and costs £7 - £16. Alternatively, you can line 401 bus and line 8 bus, which costs £6 and takes 2h 6m.

Where does the Whitstable to Margate Sands Station bus arrive?

Whitstable to Margate Sands Station bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Whitstable to Margate Sands Station train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Whitstable to Margate Sands Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station.

Where can I stay near Margate Sands Station?

There are 1049+ hotels available in Margate Sands Station.

Whitstable to Margate Sands Station - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Whitstable to Margate Sands Station by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
45 min
£7–16
Drive 17 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Whitstable to Margate Sands Stationcar 17 mi
23 min
£5–6
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Whitstable to Ramsgatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the bus from Ramsgate station to Pilgrims Hospicebus Loop
1h 10m
£14–23
Line 401 bus, line 8 bus
1. Take the bus from Harbour Street to Bus Stationbus 401 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lestersbus 8
2h 6m
£6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Whitstable to Margate Sands Stationtaxi 17 mi
23 min
£75–95

Whitstable to Margate Sands Station by train, bus, and foot

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Distance: 16.1 mi
Duration: 45 min

What companies run services between Whitstable, England and Margate Sands Station, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Whitstable to Margate every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–16 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Margate Sands Station via Bus Station and Lesters in around 2h 6m.

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