By Ferne Arfin
United Kingdom Travel Expert, about.com
Travel directions to Margate, a Victorian seaside resort favored by British painter J.M.W. Turner
with some attractions modeled on a 19th century Coney Island. It makes
an unusual day trip from London. Use these information resources to plan
your trip by your choice of transportation. .
A Note for Visitors:
Margate, once a thriving Victorian seaside town, is not for everyone.
In recent year's the town has become run down and rough around the
edges. But an exciting new art gallery, the Turner Contemporary,
makes a worthwhile visit to Tracey Emin's hometown for fans of
contemporary art. And there are some stunning beach walks along the
Thanet coast.
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How To Get To Margate
By Train
Southeastern operates high speed trains to Margate Station that leave St. Pancras International Station
every 10 to 15 minutes. The journey takes about 90 minutes. Be careful
to avoid the hourly train from St Pancras that takes more than 2 hours.
Ticket price is the same but the train makes more
stops along the way. The cheapest fares are available for an hourly
direct service leaving London Victoria at 37 minutes after the hour throughout the day. In 2015, fares started at £22.40/$38.80 round trip.
UK Travel Tip Use the Cheapest Fare Finder on National Rail Enquiries to get the best deal. If you are flexible about the time you travel and also book well in advance, this search feature can save you a lot of money. Click the small boxes marked "All Day" on the right of the time settings. UK train fares can be very complicated and the same journey can cost tens or hundreds of pounds depending upon the time of day. Letting the system find you the cheapest fare makes a lot of sense.
- Read More About Train Travel in the UK
- Plan a Trip with The National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
- Book Train Tickets for the UK
By Bus
National Express Coaches run buses from London to Margate from Victoria Coach Station
in London every two hours. The trip takes between 2h30min and 3 hours
with round trip fares starting at about £10/$15.50 in 2015.
UK Travel Tip National Express offer very cheap "fun fares" for tickets purchased in advance on some routes. These sell out quickly. Use their online fare finder to find the cheapest tickets for your trip.
- Read about bus travel in the UK
- Book Bus Tickets in the UK
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By Car
Margate
is about 75 miles southeast of London off the A2 and the M2 motorway.
It takes at least two hours to drive. Keep in mind that gasoline, called
petrol in the UK, is sold by the liter (a little more than a quart) and
the price is usually between $1.50 and $2.00 a quart.
- Use the Automobile Association Route Planner to map a route with suggested stopovers and gasoline stations.
- Check Daily Petrol (Gasoline) Prices
