How to travel from Margate to Durban, South Africa

There are several options for getting from Margate to Durban by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around ZAR 17 ($1) and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 855 ($50).

The distance between Margate and Durban is around 136km (85 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 127km (79 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Margate and Durban by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Margate to Durban is to take a taxi which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx ZAR 855 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Margate and Durban, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around ZAR 17 ($1) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Margate and Durban. We recommend that you take a taxi to Durban. instead which will take 1h 25m.

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Margate and Durban. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Margate and Durban with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 45m.

Margate Coaches run regular bus services between Margate and Durban. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Margate to Durban. We recommend that you take the bus to Durban Station. instead which will take 2h 45m.

The closest major airport to Durban is King Shaka International Airport (DUR) (DUR) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Durban. Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) (PZB) and Margate Airport (MGH) (MGH) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Yes it is possible to drive from Margate and Durban. The distance is around 136km (85 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Margate to Durban is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around ZAR 225 ($13).