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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Margate is to bus which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Margate is to drive which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Margate. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Margate. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Margate via Paddington and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.

How far is it from Exeter to Margate?

The distance between Exeter and Margate is 267 miles. The road distance is 245.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Exeter to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Margate bus from?

Exeter to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Margate train from?

Exeter to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Margate?

The best way to get from Exeter to Margate is to train which takes 4h 16m and costs £80 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £65 and takes 9h 25m.

Where does the Exeter to Margate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Exeter to Margate train arrive?

Exeter to Margate train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Exeter to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Margate is 246 miles. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Exeter to Margate.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Exeter to Margate - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Exeter to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London PaddingtonTotnes - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to MargateSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 16m
£80–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terrace022
9h 25m
£22–61
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Exeter to London Heathrow AirportUkn49
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to MargateSt Pancras International - Margate / ...
7h 5m
£35–119
Drive 244.4 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Margate244.4 mi
4h 13m
£60–87
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London City Airport (LCY)EXT - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margate
7h 17m
£216–623
Train via London
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham JunctionExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to MargateLondon Victoria - Ramsgate
5h 42m
£47–134
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)EXT - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoria
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margate
6h 54m
£122–374
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)EXT - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate
7h 21m
£154–435

Exeter to Margate by train and subway

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4h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 265.9 mi
Duration: 4h 16m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Margate via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Marine Terrace via London Victoria in around 9h 25m.

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