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

The cheapest way to get from Purley to Margate is to bus which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Purley to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Purley and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Purley to Margate. However, there are services departing from Purley / Downlands Precinct and arriving at Marine Terrace via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Purley and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Purley to Margate. However, there are services departing from Purley and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.

How far is it from Purley to Margate?

The distance between Purley and Margate is 108 miles. The road distance is 75.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Purley to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Purley to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Purley to Margate bus from?

Purley to Margate bus services, operated by Abellio London, depart from Purley / Downlands Precinct station.

Where do I catch the Purley to Margate train from?

Purley to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Purley station.

Train or bus from Purley to Margate?

The best way to get from Purley to Margate is to train which takes 2h 30m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £45 and takes 4h 43m.

Where does the Purley to Margate bus arrive?

Purley to Margate bus services, operated by Abellio London, arrive at Elephant & Castle Station.

Where does the Purley to Margate train arrive?

Purley to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Purley to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Purley to Margate is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Purley to Margate.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Purley to Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Purley to London St Pancras Intltrain Three Bridges - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 30m
£54–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Elephant & Castle Stationbus N68
2. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Marine Terracebus 022
4h 43m
£17–42
Drive 75.3 mi
1. Drive from Purley to Margatecar 75.3 mi
1h 21m
£19–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from St George's Walk / Croydon Town Centre to Bromley South Stationbus Sl5
2. Take the train from Bromley South to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
2h 58m
£32–73

Purley to Margate by train

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2h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 106.9 mi
Duration: 2h 30m

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

You can take a train from Purley to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purley / Downlands Precinct to Marine Terrace via Elephant & Castle Station and Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road in around 4h 43m.

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