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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Charlton?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Charlton. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Charlton Village via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Charlton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Charlton. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.

How far is it from Margate to Charlton?

The distance between Margate and Charlton is 65 miles. The road distance is 68.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Charlton without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £70.

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

The train from Margate to Charlton takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Margate to Charlton bus from?

Margate to Charlton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Charlton train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Charlton?

The best way to get from Margate to Charlton is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs £30 - £70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £40 and takes 3h 2m.

Where does the Margate to Charlton bus arrive?

Margate to Charlton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.

Where does the Margate to Charlton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Charlton?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Charlton is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Margate to Charlton.

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

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Where can I stay near Charlton?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Charltontrain Ramsgate - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 50m
£30–70
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Stationbus 022
3h 2m
£17–38
Drive 68 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Charltoncar 68 mi
1h 16m
£17–24
Train via Gillingham
1. Take the train from Margate to Gillingham (Kent)train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Charltontrain Gillingham / ...
2h 17m
£33–66

Margate to Charlton by train

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Distance: 64.4 mi
Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Charlton, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Charlton twice a week. Tickets cost £30–70 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.

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