GETTING TO MARGATE

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Margate is situated on the South Eastern tip of Kent, enjoying a mild climate, fresh sea air and excellent transport links with London and the continent.

Please note when planning your journeys that the main event will start at 9.15pm and last for approximately one hour.

BY ROAD

Excellent road links with the M20 and M2 motorways provide easy journeys from London and its airports via the M25 orbital motorway.

For detailed directions and help planning your journey by road go to The AA Route Planner

National Express runs coach services connecting London and the Kent coast.

Stagecoach and Eastonways provide information on local bus services.

PARKING

Please keep checking the website for up-to-date information on parking and road closures for the event.

BY RAIL

There are frequent trains between London Victoria and Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Plan your journey with National Rail.

The Eurostar passenger terminal in Ashford connects local trains with international services from London, Brussels, Lille and Paris.

BY SEA OR AIR

There are numerous ferry services that serve the Kent coast and London Gatwick Airport is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes drive to Margate. For full details of air or sea travel options please go to Visit Thanet.