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

The cheapest way to get from York to Margate is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from York to Margate is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £95 - £190.

Is there a direct train between York and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from York to Margate. However, there are services departing from York and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.

How far is it from York to Margate?

The distance between York and Margate is 280 miles. The road distance is 270.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from York to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £95 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from York to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the York to Margate train from?

York to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.

Where does the York to Margate train arrive?

York to Margate train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from York to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between York to Margate is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from York to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1280+ hotels available in Margate.

York to Margate - 6 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from York to Margate by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from York to King's Crosstrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 43m
£98–190
Drive 268.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from York to Margatecar 268.6 mi
4h 36m
£66–95
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 36m
£144–449
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from York to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
5h 10m
£145–269
Train to Newcastle, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane NCL - LHR
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
6h 21m
£135–455
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to London City Airport, train
1. Take the train from York to Leedstrain
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to London City Airport (LCY)plane LBA - LCY
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
8h 29m
£296–762

York to Margate by train

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3h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 278.5 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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

You can take a train from York to Margate via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 43m.

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