The distance between Midrand and Margate is around 593km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Midrand to Margate by plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Margate (MGH).
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Take the bus to Harrismith then Durban and then to Margate Retirement Village.
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There are several options for getting from Midrand to Margate by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 600 ($35) and will take around 11h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 3,975 ($230).
The distance between Midrand and Margate is around 593km (368 miles).
It takes around 1h 60m to get from Midrand and Margate by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Midrand to Margate is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx ZAR 3,975 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Midrand and Margate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 600 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Midrand and Margate. We recommend that you fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Midrand and Margate. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Midrand to Margate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Durban. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
Eldo Coaches, InterCape, Greyhound ZA, Margate Coaches and Eagle Liner run regular bus services between Midrand and Margate. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 11h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Midrand and Margate. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and arrive at Margate (MGH). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Midrand and Margate with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
CemAir fly between Midrand and Margate. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) and and arrive into Margate (MGH). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Midrand to Margate typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Johannesburg (JNB) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Midrand and Margate. The distance is around 698km (434 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Midrand to Margate is to fly which takes, on average, 1h 60m and will usually cost around ZAR 3,975 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 2 similar | 1h 60m | ZAR 3,975($230) | every 20 mins | 593km (368 miles) |
Fly to Durban (DUR), Bus | 4h 5m | ZAR 1,715($100) | 6 times a week | 686km (426 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 4h 15m | ZAR 3,085($180) | 6 times a week | 734km (456 miles) |
Bus via Harrismith + 2 similar | 9h 50m | ZAR 940($55) | 6 times a week | 745km (463 miles) |
Bus via Pietermaritzburg | 10h 50m | ZAR 925($54) | 6 times a week | 746km (463 miles) |
Bus | 11h 25m | ZAR 600($35) | 6 times a week | 747km (464 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | ZAR 1,680($100) | on demand | 698km (434 miles) |
CemAir
Safair
FlexFlight ApS
Airlink
South African Airways
Margate Coaches
Eldo Coaches
InterCape
Greyhound ZA
Eagle Liner
The following major airports near Margate offer regular flights to various popular destinations within South Africa and internationally.