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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Erith is to train and line 700 bus and line 428 bus which costs £11 - £35 and takes 2h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Erith is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs £15 - £22.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Erith?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Erith. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Erith Town Centre / Riverside via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Erith?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Margate and arriving at Erith. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 32m.

How far is it from Margate to Erith?

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

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

The best way to get from Margate to Erith without a car is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £45.

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

The train from Margate to Erith takes 1h 32m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Margate to Erith bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Erith train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Erith?

The best way to get from Margate to Erith is to train which takes 1h 32m and costs £30 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 428 bus, which costs £17 - £30 and takes 2h 50m.

Where does the Margate to Erith bus arrive?

Margate to Erith bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Margate to Erith train arrive?

Margate to Erith train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Erith station.

Can I drive from Margate to Erith?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Erith is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from Margate to Erith.

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

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Where can I stay near Erith?

There are 1999+ hotels available in Erith.

Margate to Erith - 5 ways to travel via train, line 700 bus, and line 428 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Erithtrain Ramsgate - London Cannon Street
1h 32m
£30–45
Train, line 700 bus, line 428 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Margate to Rochestertrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 700
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Erith Town Centre / Riversidebus 428
2h 32m
£12–31
Drive 62.3 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Erithcar 62.3 mi
1h 13m
£15–22
Train via Gillingham (Kent)
1. Take the train from Margate to Gillingham (Kent)train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Slade Greentrain Rainham / ...
2h 17m
£23–60
Bus, line 428 bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Bus Stationbus 022
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Erith Town Centre / Riversidebus 428
2h 50m
£17–30

Margate to Erith by train

2Weekly Trains

1h 32mAverage Duration

£30Cheapest Price

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Distance: 58 mi
Duration: 1h 32m

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

Southeastern operates a train from Margate to Erith twice a week. Tickets cost £30–45 and the journey takes 1h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Erith Town Centre / Riverside via Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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