What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Charing Cross?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Charing Cross is to drive which costs £18 - £27 and takes 1h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Charing Cross?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Charing Cross is to drive which takes 1h 36m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Charing Cross?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Charing Cross. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Charing Cross via Elephant & Castle Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Charing Cross?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at London Charing Cross. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.

How far is it from Margate to Charing Cross?

The distance between Margate and Charing Cross is 93 miles. The road distance is 76.1 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Charing Cross without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Charing Cross without a car is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £85.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Charing Cross?

It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Margate to Charing Cross, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Charing Cross bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Charing Cross train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Charing Cross?

The best way to get from Margate to Charing Cross is to train via London St Pancras International which takes 1h 52m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £20 - £40 and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Margate to Charing Cross bus arrive?

Margate to Charing Cross bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.

Where does the Margate to Charing Cross train arrive?

Margate to Charing Cross train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Charing Cross station.

Can I drive from Margate to Charing Cross?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Charing Cross is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 36m to drive from Margate to Charing Cross.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Charing Cross?

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Where can I stay near Charing Cross?

There are 20943+ hotels available in Charing Cross.

Margate to Charing Cross - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Charing Cross by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via London St Pancras International
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 52m
£50–80
Drive 75.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Charing Crosscar 75.7 mi
1h 36m
£19–27
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 022
3h 18m
£20–39
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to London Charing Crosstrain Faversham - London Charing Cross
2h 36m
£45–70
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Alexandra Road to Ramsgate stationbus Loop / ...
2. Take the train from Ramsgate to London Charing Crosstrain Ramsgate - London Charing Cross / ...
3h 49m

Margate to Charing Cross by train and bus

233Weekly Services

1h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 92.8 mi
Duration: 1h 52m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Charing Cross, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to London St Pancras Intl hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 29m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £19–26 and the journey takes 3h.

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