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

The cheapest way to get from Kent to Margate is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Kent to Margate is to drive which takes 44 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct bus between Kent and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Kent to Margate. However, there are services departing from Loder Close and arriving at Marine Terrace via Park Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Kent and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Kent to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Margate via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.

How far is it from Kent to Margate?

The distance between Kent and Margate is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Kent to Margate without a car is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £14 - £28.

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

It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Kent to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kent to Margate bus from?

Kent to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Loder Close station.

Where do I catch the Kent to Margate train from?

Kent to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Lenham station.

Train or bus from Kent to Margate?

The best way to get from Kent to Margate is to train which takes 1h 41m and costs £14 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 510 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Kent to Margate bus arrive?

Kent to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at County Square station.

Where does the Kent to Margate train arrive?

Kent to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Ashford International station.

Can I drive from Kent to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Kent to Margate is 36 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Kent to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Margate.

Kent to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, line 510 bus, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lenham to Ashford Internationaltrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
1h 41m
£15–28
Drive 35.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Kent to Margatecar 35.7 mi
44 min
£9–13
Line 510 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Loder Close to County Squarebus 510
2. Take the bus from Park Street to Bus Stationbus 1X / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 8A / ...
3h 8m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Kent to Margatetaxi 35.7 mi
44 min
£150–190

Kent to Margate by train

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1h 41mAverage Duration

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Distance: 44.8 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Margate via Ashford International in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Loder Close to Marine Terrace via County Square, Park Street, and Bus Station in around 3h 8m.

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