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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Kent is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 45 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Kent is to drive which takes 45 min and costs £8 - £13.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Kent?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Kent. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Lenham via Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 27m.

How far is it from Margate to Kent?

The distance between Margate and Kent is 45 miles. The road distance is 35.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Kent without a car is to train which takes 1h 27m and costs £12 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 27m to get from Margate to Kent, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Kent train from?

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

Where does the Margate to Kent train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Kent?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Kent is 35 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Margate to Kent.

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

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Where can I stay near Kent?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Kent.

Margate to Kent - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and taxi

There are 3 ways to get from Margate to Kent by train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 27m
£12–32
Drive 35.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Kentcar 35.1 mi
45 min
£9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Kenttaxi 35.1 mi
45 min
£150–190

Margate to Kent by train

157Weekly Trains

1h 27mAverage Duration

£12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 44.8 mi
Duration: 1h 27m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Ashford International hourly. Tickets cost £7–25 and the journey takes 49 min.

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