There are 4 ways to get from Blackheath to Margate by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 108 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Blackheath to Stratford International Stationbus 108
- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 40m£42–135Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terracebus 022
3h 32m£13–26Drive 68.4 mi
- Drive from Blackheath to Margatecar 68.4 mi
1h 16m£17–25Train
- Take the train from Blackheath to Gravesendtrain London Cannon Street - Gravesend / ...
- Take the train from Gravesend to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 45m£34–60
Blackheath to Margate by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackheath to Margate is to bus which costs £12 - £26 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Blackheath to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackheath to Margate. However, there are services departing from Blackheath Hospital and arriving at Marine Terrace via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackheath to Margate. However, there are services departing from Blackheath and arriving at Margate via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Blackheath and Margate is 95 miles. The road distance is 68.8 miles.
The best way to get from Blackheath to Margate without a car is to line 108 bus and train which takes 2h 40m and costs £40 - £140.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Blackheath to Margate, including transfers.
Blackheath to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Lewisham Station.
Blackheath to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Blackheath station.
The best way to get from Blackheath to Margate is to bus which takes 3h 32m and costs £12 - £26. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Blackheath, Greater London, England and Margate, England?
National Express operates a bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £11–20 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Blackheath to Margate via Gravesend in around 2h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Blackheath to Gravesend
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Gravesend to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Blackheath to Gravesend
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from Blackheath to Stratford International Station
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–55
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–55
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Blackheath to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Blackheath to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gravesend station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackheath to Margate is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Blackheath to Margate.
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