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

The cheapest way to get from Erith to Margate is to line 428 bus and bus which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erith to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Erith and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Erith to Margate. However, there are services departing from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street and arriving at Marine Terrace via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Erith and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Erith to Margate. However, there are services departing from Erith and arriving at Margate via Slade Green and Gillingham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.

How far is it from Erith to Margate?

The distance between Erith and Margate is 58 miles. The road distance is 62.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Erith to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Erith to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erith to Margate bus from?

Erith to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street station.

Where do I catch the Erith to Margate train from?

Erith to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Slade Green station.

Train or bus from Erith to Margate?

The best way to get from Erith to Margate is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs £29 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 428 bus and bus, which costs £11 - £20 and takes 3h 31m.

Where does the Erith to Margate bus arrive?

Erith to Margate bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Erith to Margate train arrive?

Erith to Margate train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Gillingham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Erith to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Erith to Margate is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Erith to Margate.

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Erith to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, line 428 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Slade Green to Gillingham (Kent)train Luton - Rainham / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate / ...
2h 23m
£30–49
Line 428 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Bus Stationbus 428
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus 022
3h 31m
£12–20
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Erith to Margatecar 62.3 mi
1h 9m
£16–23
Line 428 bus, bus, train
1. Take the bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Home Gardensbus 428
2. Take the bus from Home Gardens to Ebbsfleet International stationbus B / ...
3. Take the train from Ebbsfleet International to Margatetrain
2h 43m

Erith to Margate by train

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Distance: 57.9 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

You can take a train from Erith to Margate via Slade Green and Gillingham (Kent) in around 2h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Erith Town Centre / Cross Street to Marine Terrace via Bus Station in around 3h 31m.

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