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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Maidstone is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 53 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Maidstone is to drive which takes 53 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Royal Star Arcade via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Maidstone?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Maidstone. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Maidstone West via Strood. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Margate to Maidstone?

The distance between Margate and Maidstone is 48 miles. The road distance is 43.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Maidstone without a car is to train and line 101 bus which takes 1h 25m and costs £13 - £35.

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

It takes approximately 1h 25m to get from Margate to Maidstone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Maidstone bus from?

Margate to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Maidstone train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Maidstone?

The best way to get from Margate to Maidstone is to line 8 bus and bus which takes 3h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 1h 48m.

Where does the Margate to Maidstone bus arrive?

Margate to Maidstone bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Maidstone train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Maidstone?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Maidstone is 44 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Margate to Maidstone.

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

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Where can I stay near Maidstone?

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Margate to Maidstone - 5 ways to travel via train, line 101 bus, and line 8 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Maidstone by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, line 101 bus
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Chathamtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the bus from Chatham station to St Faith's Streetbus 101
1h 25m
£13–34
Drive 43.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Maidstonecar 43.4 mi
53 min
£11–16
Line 8 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
3h 20m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Maidstonetaxi 43.4 mi
53 min
£190–230
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to Stroodtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Strood to Maidstone Westtrain Strood - Paddock Wood / ...
1h 48m
£27–41

Margate to Maidstone by train and bus

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1h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 47.3 mi
Duration: 1h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Cecil Square to Royal Star Arcade via Bus Station in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Margate to Maidstone West via Strood in around 1h 48m.

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