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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Swanley is to bus which costs £12 - £35 and takes 2h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Swanley is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs £14 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Swanley?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Swanley. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Bartholomew Way Asda via Bus Station and Home Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Swanley?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Swanley. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.

How far is it from Margate to Swanley?

The distance between Margate and Swanley is 56 miles. The road distance is 61.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Swanley without a car is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £29 - £60.

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

The train from Margate to Swanley takes 1h 36m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Margate to Swanley bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Swanley train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Swanley?

The best way to get from Margate to Swanley is to train which takes 1h 36m and costs £29 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £12 - £35 and takes 2h 53m.

Where does the Margate to Swanley bus arrive?

Margate to Swanley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Swanley train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Margate to Swanley?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Swanley is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Margate to Swanley.

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

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Where can I stay near Swanley?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Swanleytrain Ramsgate - London Victoria
1h 36m
£29–60
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 022
2h 53m
£13–31
Drive 61.2 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Swanleycar 61.2 mi
1h 4m
£15–22
Train via Gillingham (Kent)
1. Take the train from Margate to Gillingham (Kent)train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Swanleytrain Gillingham / ...
1h 55m
£29–58

Margate to Swanley by train

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Distance: 56.1 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Swanley, Kent, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Swanley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £29–60 and the journey takes 1h 36m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £11–28 and the journey takes 2h.

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