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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Strood is to drive which costs £11 - £17 and takes 59 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Strood is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £11 - £17.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Strood?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Strood. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Elaine Avenue via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Strood?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Strood. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.

How far is it from Margate to Strood?

The distance between Margate and Strood is 41 miles. The road distance is 46.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Strood without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £22 - £35.

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

The train from Margate to Strood takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Margate to Strood bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Strood train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Strood?

The best way to get from Margate to Strood is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs £22 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 2h 31m.

Where does the Margate to Strood bus arrive?

Margate to Strood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Strood train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Strood?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Strood is 47 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Margate to Strood.

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

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Where can I stay near Strood?

There are 228+ hotels available in Strood.

Margate to Strood - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Strood by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Stroodtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 2m
£22–35
Drive 46.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Stroodcar 46.4 mi
59 min
£12–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 022
2h 31m
£17–30
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Stroodtaxi 46.4 mi
59 min
£200–250

Margate to Strood by train

101Weekly Trains

1h 2mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 40.9 mi
Duration: 1h 2m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Strood hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 2h.

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