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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Margate is to bus which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Margate. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Margate. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke and arriving at Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Basingstoke to Margate?

The distance between Basingstoke and Margate is 120 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Basingstoke to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Margate bus from?

Basingstoke to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Margate train from?

Basingstoke to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Basingstoke station.

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Margate?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Margate is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £35 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £40 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Margate bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Basingstoke to Margate train arrive?

Basingstoke to Margate train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Clapham Junction station.

Can I drive from Basingstoke to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Basingstoke to Margate is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Basingstoke to Margate.

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

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Basingstoke to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 730 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Clapham JunctionWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to MargateLondon Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
3h 24m
£39–103
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terrace022
5h 50m
£17–40
Drive 123.4 mi
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Margate123.4 mi
2h 2m
£31–45
Line 730 bus, subway, train
1. Take the bus from Frimley station to Heathrow Terminal 5730
2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminal 5 station to King's Cross St. Pancras station
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
4h 27m

Basingstoke to Margate by train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 119.6 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Margate via Clapham Junction and London Victoria in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 5h 50m.

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