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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Eltham is to line 8 bus and bus which costs £13 - £30 and takes 3h 27m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Eltham?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Eltham. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Eltham?

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

How far is it from Margate to Eltham?

The distance between Margate and Eltham is 63 miles. The road distance is 66.1 miles.

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

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

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

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Eltham bus from?

Margate to Eltham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Cecil Square station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Eltham train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Eltham?

The best way to get from Margate to Eltham is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 8 bus and bus, which costs £13 - £30 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Margate to Eltham bus arrive?

Margate to Eltham bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Eltham train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Eltham?

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

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

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Margate to Eltham - 4 ways to travel via train, line 8 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Gravesendtrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gravesend to Elthamtrain Gravesend - London Victoria / ...
2h 2m
£32–64
Line 8 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenuebus 007 / ...
3h 27m
£14–30
Drive 65.7 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Elthamcar 65.7 mi
1h 12m
£16–24
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Margate to Bromley Southtrain Ramsgate - London Victoria
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Eltham Church / Well Hall Roadbus 314
2h 11m
£35–66

Margate to Eltham by train

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Distance: 62.6 mi
Duration: 2h 2m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Eltham via Gravesend in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to Eltham Road / Westhorne Avenue via Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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