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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Margate is to drive which costs £18 - £26 and takes 1h 23m.

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 23m and costs £18 - £26.

Is there a direct bus between Basildon and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Basildon station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Marine Terrace via Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs £27 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Basildon to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basildon to Margate bus from?

Basildon to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Bus Station.

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 21m and costs £27 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Basildon to Margate bus arrive?

Basildon to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.

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 23m 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, line 100 bus, 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 HamShoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to MargateSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 21m
£27–87
Drive 73.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Basildon to Margate73.7 mi
1h 23m
£18–26
Line 100 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace022
4h 50m
Line 100 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station100
2. Take the train from Greenhithe for Bluewater to Rainham (Kent)
3. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Margate
4h 9m

Basildon to Margate by train

228Weekly Trains

2h 21mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 106.6 mi
Duration: 2h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 50m.

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