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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Margate is to bus which costs £17 - £45 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Margate is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Margate. However, there are services departing from Derby Bus Station and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Margate. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.

How far is it from Derby to Margate?

The distance between Derby and Margate is 220 miles. The road distance is 207.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Derby to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Margate bus from?

Derby to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Margate train from?

Derby to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Margate?

The best way to get from Derby to Margate is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs £50 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £45 and takes 8h.

Where does the Derby to Margate bus arrive?

Derby to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Derby to Margate train arrive?

Derby to Margate train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Derby to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Margate is 207 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Derby to Margate.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Derby to Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to London St Pancras Intltrain Sheffield - London St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 29m
£52–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Derby Bus Station to London Victoriabus Uk004 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
8h
£17–44
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Derby to Chathambus Michalovce
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
6h 12m
£21–46
Drive 206.2 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Margatecar 206.2 mi
3h 32m
£50–72

Derby to Margate by train

226Weekly Trains

3h 29mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Derby to Margate.

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Distance: 218.4 mi
Duration: 3h 29m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to Marine Terrace via London Victoria in around 8h.

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