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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Sandgate is to drive which costs £6 - £10 and takes 39 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Sandgate is to drive which takes 39 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Sandgate?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Sandgate. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at War Memorial via Bus Station and Folkestone Central station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Sandgate?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ramsgate and arriving at Folkestone West. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.

How far is it from Margate to Sandgate?

The distance between Margate and Sandgate is 30 miles. The road distance is 27.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Sandgate without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs £16 - £23.

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

The train from Ramsgate to Folkestone West takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Margate to Sandgate bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Sandgate train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Sandgate?

The best way to get from Margate to Sandgate is to train which takes 52 min and costs £16 - £23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 16 bus, which costs and takes 2h 19m.

Where does the Margate to Sandgate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Sandgate train arrive?

Margate to Sandgate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Folkestone West station.

Can I drive from Margate to Sandgate?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Sandgate is 28 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Margate to Sandgate.

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

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Where can I stay near Sandgate?

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Margate to Sandgate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 16 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Westtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
52 min
£16–23
Drive 27.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Sandgatecar 27.6 mi
39 min
£7–10
Bus, line 16 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Folkestone Central stationbus 16 / ...
2h 19m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Sandgatetaxi 27.6 mi
39 min
£120–150
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Road to Ramsgate stationbus Loop / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to Folkestone Westtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2h 22m

Margate to Sandgate by train

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Distance: 29.5 mi
Duration: 52 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Ramsgate to Folkestone West hourly. Tickets cost £16–23 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to War Memorial via Bus Station and Folkestone Central station in around 2h 19m.

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