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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Reading is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Reading is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Reading RailAir via London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Reading. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

How far is it from Margate to Reading?

The distance between Margate and Reading is 130 miles. The road distance is 119.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 20m and costs £40 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Margate to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Reading bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Reading?

The best way to get from Margate to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 20m and costs £40 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £70 and takes 5h 32m.

Where does the Margate to Reading bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Reading train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Reading?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Reading is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Margate to Reading.

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

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

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Margate to Reading - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 20m
£44–149
Drive 118.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Readingcar 118.4 mi
2h 7m
£29–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
5h 32m
£41–70
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Farringdon Without to Readingtrain Elizabeth
2h 53m
£42–147
Train via London #2
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria
2. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Readingtrain London Waterloo - Reading / ...
3h 29m
£34–96

Margate to Reading by train and subway

232Weekly Services

2h 20mAverage Duration

£44Cheapest Price

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Distance: 129.1 mi
Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Reading via London St Pancras International, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Reading RailAir via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 5h 32m.

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