Travel Guides
If you are driving from London, take the M2 towards Canterbury. Exit at junction 7 and take the A299 towards Ramsgate. Continue on the A299 until you reach Thanet.
If you are taking the train from London, there are direct trains from London St Pancras, London Victoria, and London Charing Cross to Margate, one of the main towns in Thanet.
If you are already in Kent and coming from Canterbury, take the A28 towards Margate and follow the signs to Thanet.
If you are coming from Dover, take the A2 towards Canterbury and then take the A28 towards Margate until you reach Thanet.
If you are coming from Ashford, take the M20 towards Maidstone and then take the A249 towards Sheerness. Follow the signs to Thanet from the A249.
Local buses and taxis are available from all major towns in Kent to travel to Thanet.
To avoid traffic, consider traveling during off-peak hours. Additionally, if you are driving, make sure to check online for any road closures or traffic updates before you leave.
The closest airport to Thanet is London Southend Airport, which is approximately 47 miles away. The recommended route is to take the A299 and M2 motorway to get to Thanet. Alternatively, there is also Gatwick Airport which is approximately 85 miles away and the recommended route is to take the M25 and M20 motorway to get to Thanet.