What is the cheapest way to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle is to bus which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

The fastest way to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs £18 - £27.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Elephant and Castle?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at London Bridge. Services depart three times a day, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 44m.

How far is it from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

The distance between Margate and Elephant and Castle is 70 miles. The road distance is 74.2 miles.

How do I travel from Margate to Elephant and Castle without a car?

The best way to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle without a car is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £90.

How long does it take to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

The train from Margate to London Bridge takes 1h 44m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Margate to Elephant and Castle bus from?

Margate to Elephant and Castle bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Elephant and Castle train from?

Margate to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Train or bus from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

The best way to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle is to train which takes 1h 44m and costs £22 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £24 and takes 3h.

Where does the Margate to Elephant and Castle bus arrive?

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

Where does the Margate to Elephant and Castle train arrive?

Margate to Elephant and Castle train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.

Can I drive from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Elephant and Castle is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Margate to Elephant and Castle.

How do I get a train ticket from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Margate to Elephant and Castle?

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Where can I stay near Elephant and Castle?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Margate to Elephant and Castle 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
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London BridgeRamsgate - London Cannon Street / ...
1h 44m
£22–90
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road022
3h
£13–24
Drive 73.8 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Elephant and Castle73.8 mi
1h 25m
£19–27
Train via London St Pancras International
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras IntlMargate - St Pancras International / ...
1h 49m
£29–111

Margate to Elephant and Castle by train

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Distance: 69.7 mi
Duration: 1h 44m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Elephant and Castle, Greater London, England?

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to London Bridge 3 times a day. Tickets cost £22–90 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £13–24 and the journey takes 3h.

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