There are 3 ways to get from Plumstead to Margate by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plumstead to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
- Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 11m£31–63Line 53 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus 53 / ...
- Take the bus from New Cross Gate Station to Marine Terracebus 022
4h 15m£17–42Drive 65.8 mi
- Drive from Plumstead to Margatecar 65.8 mi
1h 13m£17–24
Plumstead to Margate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Plumstead to Margate is to line 53 bus and bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Plumstead to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £16 - £24.
No, there is no direct bus from Plumstead to Margate. However, there are services departing from Heavitree Road and arriving at Marine Terrace via New Cross Gate Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Plumstead to Margate. However, there are services departing from Plumstead and arriving at Margate via Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Plumstead and Margate is 62 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Plumstead to Margate, including transfers.
Plumstead to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from Heavitree Road station.
Plumstead to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Plumstead station.
The best way to get from Plumstead to Margate is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs £30 - £65. Alternatively, you can line 53 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Plumstead, Greater London, England and Margate, England?
You can take a train from Plumstead to Margate via Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Heavitree Road to Marine Terrace via New Cross Gate Station in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Plumstead to Gillingham (Kent)
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach London
Bus from Heavitree Road to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- Stagecoach London
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More Questions & Answers
Plumstead to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Plumstead to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plumstead to Margate is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Plumstead to Margate.
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