What is the cheapest way to get from Dartford to Margate?

The cheapest way to get from Dartford to Margate is to bus which costs £10 - £20 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dartford to Margate?

The fastest way to get from Dartford to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 2m and costs £14 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Dartford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Home Gardens and arriving at Marine Terrace via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Dartford and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Dartford to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dartford and arriving at Margate via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Dartford to Margate?

The distance between Dartford and Margate is 55 miles. The road distance is 58.8 miles.

How do I travel from Dartford to Margate without a car?

The best way to get from Dartford to Margate without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £27 - £55.

How long does it take to get from Dartford to Margate?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Dartford to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Margate bus from?

Dartford to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Dartford to Margate train from?

Dartford to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Dartford station.

Train or bus from Dartford to Margate?

The best way to get from Dartford to Margate is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs £27 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £20 and takes 2h 58m.

Where does the Dartford to Margate bus arrive?

Dartford to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.

Where does the Dartford to Margate train arrive?

Dartford to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Dartford to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Dartford to Margate is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 2m to drive from Dartford to Margate.

How do I get a train ticket from Dartford to Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Dartford to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dartford to Margate by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dartford to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
1h 54m
£28–50
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 022
2h 58m
£11–20
Drive 58.4 mi
1. Drive from Dartford to Margatecar 58.4 mi
1h 2m
£15–21
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Ebbsfleet International stationbus B / ...
2. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 6m

Dartford to Margate by train

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Distance: 54.8 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Dartford, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Dartford to Margate via Gillingham (Kent) in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Marine Terrace every 4 hours. Tickets cost £9–17 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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