How to travel from Hoedspruit to Margate, South Africa

The distance between Hoedspruit and Margate is around 924km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hoedspruit to Margate by bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out MargateHoedspruit if you're planning a return trip.

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Fly

Fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 3,975($230)
Operated by

CemAir

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Bus

Take the bus to Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Harrismith then Durban and then to Margate Retirement Village.

  • Duration16h 60m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 1,745($100)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Margate.

  • Duration12h 10m
  • Distance926km (576 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hoedspruit and Margate

There are several options for getting from Hoedspruit to Margate by bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 1,745 ($100) and will take around 16h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,975 ($230).

The distance between Hoedspruit and Margate is around 924km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 726km (451 miles)

It takes around 16h 60m to get from Hoedspruit and Margate by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hoedspruit to Margate is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,975 ($230).

The cheapest way to travel between Hoedspruit and Margate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 1,745 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Hoedspruit and Margate. We recommend that you fly from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 2h 45m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hoedspruit and Margate. It typically takes around 16h 60m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hoedspruit to Margate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nelspruit, Johannesburg, Harrismith, Harrismith and Durban. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 60m.

Greyhound ZA, InterCape, TransLux Express, Eldo Coaches and Margate Coaches run regular bus services between Hoedspruit and Margate. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 16h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Hoedspruit and Margate. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and arrive at Margate (MGH) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Hoedspruit to Margate. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).

The flight from Hoedspruit to Margate typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Hoedspruit (HDS) and and arrive into Margate (MGH).

The closest major airport to Margate is Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Margate. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hoedspruit and Margate. The distance is around 926km (576 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hoedspruit to Margate is to take the bus which takes, on average, 16h 60m and will usually cost around ZAR 1,745 ($100).

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Transport options from Hoedspruit to Margate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 45m
ZAR 3,975($230)
on demand924km (574 miles)
Bus
16h 60m
ZAR 1,745($100)
6 times a week1,219km (757 miles)
Drive
12h 10m
ZAR 2,225($130)
on demand926km (576 miles)

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Airports near Margate

The following major airports near Margate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.

MGH
Margate Airport (MGH)
Domestic Airport
Distance
2km (1 miles) from Margate
PZB
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Margate
DUR
King Shaka International Airport (DUR)
International Airport
Distance
156km (97 miles) from Margate