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

The cheapest way to get from London to Margate is to bus which costs £19 - £26 and takes 2h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Margate is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

Is there a direct bus between London and Margate?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and arriving at Marine Terrace. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.

Is there a direct train between London and Margate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Margate. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

How far is it from London to Margate?

The distance between London and Margate is 91 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from London to Margate without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £45 - £70.

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

The train from London St Pancras International to Margate takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the London to Margate bus from?

London to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where do I catch the London to Margate train from?

London to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Margate?

The best way to get from London to Margate is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £45 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £26 and takes 2h 45m.

Where does the London to Margate bus arrive?

London to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.

Where does the London to Margate train arrive?

London to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.

Can I drive from London to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Margate is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from London to Margate.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1164+ hotels available in Margate.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
1h 30m
£45–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terracebus 022
2h 45m
£19–26
Drive 75.6 mi
1. Drive from London to Margatecar 75.6 mi
1h 36m
£19–27

London to Margate by train

226Weekly Trains

1h 30mAverage Duration

£45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 90.7 mi
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Southeastern operates a train from London St Pancras Intl to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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