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

The cheapest way to get from Ely to Margate is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ely to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Ely and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Ely to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ely and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.

How far is it from Ely to Margate?

The distance between Ely and Margate is 162 miles. The road distance is 135.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Ely to Margate without a car is to train which takes 3h 7m and costs £35 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Ely to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ely to Margate train from?

Ely to Margate train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Ely station.

Where does the Ely to Margate train arrive?

Ely to Margate train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Ely to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Ely to Margate is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Ely to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1168+ hotels available in Margate.

Ely to Margate - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

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

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 Ely to King's Crosstrain Kings Lynn - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 7m
£37–106
Drive 134.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Ely to Margatecar 134.8 mi
2h 23m
£33–48
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ely to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Stationbus A9
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
3h 31m
£38–119

Ely to Margate by train

227Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

£37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 161.1 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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

You can take a train from Ely to Margate via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 7m.

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