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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Manchester is to bus which costs £19 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £290.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Margate to Manchester?

The distance between Margate and Manchester is 275 miles. The road distance is 266.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £290.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Margate to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Manchester bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Manchester?

The best way to get from Margate to Manchester is to train which takes 4h 8m and costs £50 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £75 and takes 8h 20m.

Where does the Margate to Manchester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Manchester is 266 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Margate to Manchester.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Manchester?

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Margate to Manchester - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Margate to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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 Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
4h 8m
£54–286
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 540 / ...
8h 20m
£19–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Shudehill Interchangebus Uk023 / ...
7h 13m
£25–103
Drive 264.6 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Manchestercar 264.6 mi
5h 9m
£65–94
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
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
4h 54m
£74–308
Train to London City Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LCY - MAN
6h 18m
£213–560
Train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Margate to Stratford Internationaltrain
2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane STN - MAN
6h 42m
£78–281
Train, train to Southampton Airport, fly
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
5h 49m
£104–279

Margate to Manchester by train and foot

233Weekly Services

4h 8mAverage Duration

£54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 273.9 mi
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Manchester Piccadilly via London St Pancras Intl and London Euston in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Manchester Central Coach Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 8h 20m.

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