There are 3 ways to get from ExCeL London to Margate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h£42–93Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terracebus 022
4h 3m£16–72Drive 71.2 mi
- Drive from ExCeL London to Margatecar 71.2 mi
1h 18m£18–25
ExCeL London to Margate by foot and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from ExCeL London to Margate is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 18m.
The fastest way to get from ExCeL London to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from ExCeL London station to Margate. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Marine Terrace via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from ExCeL London station to Margate. However, there are services departing from West Silvertown DLR Station and arriving at Margate via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between ExCeL London and Margate is 89 miles. The road distance is 71.6 miles.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs £40 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h to get from ExCeL London to Margate, including transfers.
ExCeL London to Margate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from West Silvertown DLR Station.
ExCeL London to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.
The best way to get from ExCeL London to Margate is to train which takes 2h and costs £40 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £15 - £75 and takes 4h 3m.
What companies run services between ExCeL London, England and Margate, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £40–90 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from ExCeL London to Marine Terrace via West Silvertown DLR Station and Lewisham Station in around 4h 3m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Stratford International to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- goaheadlondon.com
Bus from West Silvertown DLR Station to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–40
- Website
- https://goaheadlondon.com/
- One hour Ticket
- £1–40
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
ExCeL London to Margate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
ExCeL London to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
Yes, the driving distance between ExCeL London to Margate is 72 miles. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from ExCeL London to Margate.
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