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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Tankerton is to drive which costs £3 - £6 and takes 24 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Tankerton is to train which takes 18 min and costs £7 - £11.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Tankerton?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Tankerton. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Graystone Road via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Tankerton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Whitstable. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Margate to Tankerton?

The distance between Margate and Tankerton is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Tankerton without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs £7 - £11.

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

The train from Margate to Whitstable takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Margate to Tankerton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Tankerton train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Tankerton?

The best way to get from Margate to Tankerton is to train which takes 18 min and costs £7 - £11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 401 bus, which costs and takes 1h 47m.

Where does the Margate to Tankerton bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Tankerton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Tankerton?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Tankerton is 16 miles. It takes approximately 24 min to drive from Margate to Tankerton.

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

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Where can I stay near Tankerton?

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Margate to Tankerton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 401 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Whitstabletrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
18 min
£7–11
Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Tankertoncar 16.4 mi
24 min
£4–6
Bus, line 401 bus
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Graystone Roadbus 400 / ...
1h 47m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Margate to Tankertontaxi 16.4 mi
24 min
£75–90

Margate to Tankerton by train

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Distance: 14.9 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Whitstable every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £7–11 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Graystone Road via Bus Station in around 1h 47m.

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