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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Chester is to bus which costs £25 - £65 and takes 9h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Chester is to drive which takes 4h 39m and costs £65 - £95.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Chester. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Chester. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Chester via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

How far is it from Margate to Chester?

The distance between Margate and Chester is 271 miles. The road distance is 270.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Chester without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £340.

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

It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Margate to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Chester bus from?

Margate to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Chester train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Chester?

The best way to get from Margate to Chester is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs £60 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £65 and takes 9h 20m.

Where does the Margate to Chester bus arrive?

Margate to Chester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Margate to Chester train arrive?

Margate to Chester train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Chester?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Chester is 270 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Margate to Chester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 984+ hotels available in Chester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Euston to Chestertrain London Euston - Chester / ...
4h 43m
£64–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
9h 20m
£25–64
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Chester Bus Interchangebus Uk021 / ...
7h 14m
£34–154
Drive 268.9 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Chestercar 268.9 mi
4h 39m
£66–95
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
6h 38m
£83–336
Train to London City Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LCY - LPL
7h 28m
£248–837
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Liverpool (LPL)plane LGW - LPL
8h 5m
£96–284
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Liverpool (LPL)plane STN - LPL
8h 16m
£88–258
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chestertrain
7h 32m
£117–306

Margate to Chester by train and foot

85Weekly Services

4h 43mAverage Duration

£64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 269.3 mi
Duration: 4h 43m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Chester via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Chester Bus Interchange via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 9h 20m.

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