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

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Margate is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Margate via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Colchester to Margate?

The distance between Colchester and Margate is 134 miles. The road distance is 107.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Colchester to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs £35 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Colchester to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Margate train from?

Colchester to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Margate train arrive?

Colchester to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Margate is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Colchester to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Margate.

Colchester to Margate - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, line 300 bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Margate by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 28m
£37–136
Drive 107.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Colchester to Margatecar 107.2 mi
1h 57m
£27–38
Bus, line 300 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 300 / ...
3. Take the train from Rochester to Margatetrain
6h 42m

Colchester to Margate by train

226Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 133 mi
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 28m.

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