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

The cheapest way to get from Eltham to Margate is to bus which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Eltham to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs £16 - £24.

Is there a direct bus between Eltham and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Eltham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Eltham Church / High Street and arriving at Marine Terrace via Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Eltham and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Eltham to Margate. However, there are services departing from Eltham and arriving at Margate via Gravesend. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Eltham to Margate?

The distance between Eltham and Margate is 63 miles. The road distance is 66.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Eltham to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Eltham to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Margate bus from?

Eltham to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue station.

Where do I catch the Eltham to Margate train from?

Eltham to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Eltham station.

Train or bus from Eltham to Margate?

The best way to get from Eltham to Margate is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £40 and takes 3h 14m.

Where does the Eltham to Margate bus arrive?

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

Where does the Eltham to Margate train arrive?

Eltham to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Gravesend station.

Can I drive from Eltham to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Eltham to Margate is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Eltham to Margate.

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

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Eltham to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 126 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Eltham to Gravesendtrain London Victoria - Gravesend / ...
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Ramsgate / ...
2h 36m
£33–65
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue to Marine Terracebus 022
3h 14m
£16–39
Drive 65.9 mi
1. Drive from Eltham to Margatecar 65.9 mi
1h 12m
£16–24
Line 126 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Eltham Church / Court Yard to Ringers Roadbus 126
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
2h 45m

Eltham to Margate by train

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Distance: 62.6 mi
Duration: 2h 36m

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

You can take a train from Eltham to Margate via Gravesend in around 2h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue to Marine Terrace 5 times a day. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 10m.

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