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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Margate is to bus via Pencester Road which costs £12 - £23 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Basildon to Margate. However, there are services departing from Basildon and arriving at Margate via West Ham DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.

How far is it from Basildon to Margate?

The distance between Basildon and Margate is 107 miles. The road distance is 74.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Basildon to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Margate train from?

Basildon to Margate train services, operated by c2c, depart from Basildon station.

Train or bus from Basildon to Margate?

The best way to get from Basildon to Margate is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £55 and takes 4h 17m.

Where does the Basildon to Margate train arrive?

Basildon to Margate train services, operated by c2c, arrive at West Ham station.

Can I drive from Basildon to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Basildon to Margate is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Basildon to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Basildon to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basildon to West Hamtrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 22m
£48–102
Bus via Pencester Road
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Upminster to Doverbus Michalovce
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 8A / ...
4h 38m
£12–22
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terracebus 022
4h 17m
£23–54
Drive 73.7 mi
1. Drive from Basildon to Margatecar 73.7 mi
1h 22m
£19–27

Basildon to Margate by train

226Weekly Trains

2h 22mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.6 mi
Duration: 2h 22m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Margate via West Ham, West Ham DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 20m.

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