How to travel from Wilderness to Margate, South Africa

The distance between Wilderness and Margate is around 1,107km (688 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wilderness 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

Fly from George (GRJ) to Margate (MGH).

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time3h 25m
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 7,435($435)
Operated by

CemAir

2 similiar routes

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Portshepstone.

  • Duration17h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    ZAR 685($40)
Operated by

TransLux Express

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car
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Drive

Drive to Margate.

  • Duration14h 25m
  • Distance1,107km (688 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wilderness and Margate

There are several options for getting from Wilderness to Margate by plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around ZAR 685 ($40) and will take around 17h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately ZAR 7,435 ($435).

The distance between Wilderness and Margate is around 1,107km (688 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 809km (503 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Wilderness and Margate by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wilderness to Margate is to fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx ZAR 7,435 ($435).

The cheapest way to travel between Wilderness and Margate, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around ZAR 685 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Wilderness and Margate. We recommend that you fly from George (GRJ) to Margate (MGH). instead which will take 3h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Wilderness and Margate. It typically takes around 17h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wilderness to Margate. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portshepstone. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 30m.

TransLux Express run regular bus services between Wilderness and Margate. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Wilderness and Margate. Flights depart from George (GRJ) and arrive at Margate (MGH) - via Johannesburg (JNB). The flight takes around 3h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Wilderness to Margate. There is however a flight that goes via Johannesburg (JNB). This services will take at least 3h 50m (not including layover time).

The flight from Wilderness to Margate typically takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from George (GRJ) 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 Wilderness and Margate. The distance is around 1,107km (688 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wilderness to Margate is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around ZAR 7,435 ($435).

How do I get from Wilderness to Margate

Compare travel optionsbetween Wilderness and Margate

Transport options from Wilderness to Margate
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 50m
ZAR 7,435($435)
on demand1,631km (1,014 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 30m
ZAR 7,125($415)
once daily1,659km (1,031 miles)
Plane and Bus5h 50m
ZAR 3,375($195)
6 times a week1,724km (1,071 miles)
Bus
17h 30m
ZAR 685($40)
6 times a week1,202km (747 miles)
Drive
14h 25m
ZAR 2,655($155)
on demand1,107km (688 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