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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Margate is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Margate is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £110 - £210.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Marine Terrace via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Margate. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

How far is it from Manchester to Margate?

The distance between Manchester and Margate is 275 miles. The road distance is 265.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Margate without a car is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £110 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 10m to get from Manchester to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Margate bus from?

Manchester to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Margate train from?

Manchester to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Margate?

The best way to get from Manchester to Margate is to train which takes 4h 10m and costs £110 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Manchester to Margate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Margate train arrive?

Manchester to Margate train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Margate is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Manchester to Margate.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 849+ hotels available in Margate.

Manchester to Margate - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Manchester to Margate by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
4h 10m
£110–201
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Uk023 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus 022
8h 45m
£34–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to London Victoriabus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
7h 40m
£55–108
Drive 264.3 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Margatecar 264.3 mi
5h 7m
£65–93
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain
5h 7m
£123–357
Fly to London City Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London City Airport (LCY)plane MAN - LCY
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
6h 40m
£216–486
Fly to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane MAN - STN
2. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
7h 6m
£96–304
Fly to Southampton Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane MAN - SOU
2. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Clapham Junctiontrain
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain
6h 20m
£139–300
Fly to London Southend Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Southend Airport (SEN)plane MAN - SEN
2. Take the train from Southend Airport to Stratford (London)train
3. Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain
8h 3m
£107–359

Manchester to Margate by train and foot

226Weekly Services

4h 10mAverage Duration

£110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.9 mi
Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Margate via London Euston and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Marine Terrace via London Victoria in around 8h 45m.

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