There are 4 ways to get from Rayleigh to Margate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)train Southend Victoria - London Liverpool Street
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 26m£26–102Drive 79.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Rayleigh to Margatecar 79.5 mi
1h 28m£20–28Line 25 bus, line 100 bus, train
- Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
- Take the train from Rochester to Margatetrain
4h 50mLine 25 bus, line 100 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Stationbus 25 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 022
5h 31m
Rayleigh to Margate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rayleigh to Margate is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rayleigh to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Rayleigh to Margate. However, there are services departing from Eastwood Road and arriving at Marine Terrace via Bus Station, Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rayleigh to Margate. However, there are services departing from Rayleigh and arriving at Margate via Stratford DLR Station and Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Rayleigh and Margate is 115 miles. The road distance is 80 miles.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £26 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Rayleigh to Margate, including transfers.
Rayleigh to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Eastwood Road station.
Rayleigh to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Rayleigh station.
The best way to get from Rayleigh to Margate is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs £26 - £110. Alternatively, you can line 25 bus and line 100 bus and bus, which costs and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Rayleigh, England and Margate, England?
You can take a train from Rayleigh to Margate via Stratford (London), Stratford DLR Station, Stratford International DLR Station, and Stratford International in around 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eastwood Road to Marine Terrace via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 5h 31m.
Train from Rayleigh to Stratford (London)
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–65
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
Train from Rochester to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- stcessex@firstbus.co.uk
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Eastwood Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/essex
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Rayleigh to Margate bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Bus Station.
Rayleigh to Margate train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Stratford (London) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rayleigh to Margate is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Rayleigh to Margate.
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