How to get from Gravesend to Margate by bus and train?

From Gravesend to Margate by bus and train

To get from Gravesend to Margate in Margate, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gravesend station to Ebbsfleet International station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the LOOP bus from Ramsgate Railway Station, Ramsgate station to Cecil Street Council Offices, Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 14 min.

134min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - LOOPLOOP
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Gravesend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gravesend
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ramsgate
    90 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ramsgate Railway Station, Ramsgate
    10 m • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - LOOPLOOP
    Wait for bus
    LOOP
    Margate
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cecil Street Council Offices, Margate
    ID M
    27 min
  • 9
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    120 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Gravesend to Margate by train

To get from Gravesend to Margate in Margate, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gravesend station to Ebbsfleet International station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ebbsfleet International station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Gravesend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gravesend
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Gravesend to Margate

The distance between Gravesend, Margate and Margate, Margate is approximately 133.23 km, which can typically be travelled in 134 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Gravesend to Margate by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Margate – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Gravesend

Gravesend is located at Gravesend, Margate and the nearest public transport station is Barrack Row, Gravesend.

Train stations close to Gravesend:

  • Swanscombe
  • Northfleet

Bus stations close to Gravesend:

  • Barrack Row, Gravesend
  • Garrick Street, Gravesend
  • The Grove, Gravesend

Public transport stations close to Margate, Margate

Margate is located at Cecil Square, Margate and the nearest public transport station is Mill Lane, Margate.

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Mill Lane, Margate
  • Cecil Square, Margate
  • Cecil Street Council Offices, Margate

Related Routes

From Gravesend to Margate by train

To get from Gravesend to Margate in Margate, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Gravesend station to Ebbsfleet International station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Ebbsfleet International station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min.

129min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Gravesend

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Gravesend
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    St Pancras International
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ebbsfleet International
    ID DLT
    4 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    104 min
  • 6
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    860 m • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Gravesend to Margate?

    The fastest way takes 134 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line LOOP.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Gravesend to Margate?

    The alternative route takes 129 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Gravesend and Margate?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 14 min.

  • Which train line goes from Gravesend to Margate?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from St Pancras International station near Gravesend in Gravesend to Ebbsfleet International station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Ebbsfleet International station near Margate in Margate.

  • How long does it take to travel from Gravesend to Margate by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Gravesend in Gravesend and Margate in Margate by train and bus is about 2 hr 14 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Gravesend to get to Margate?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the St Pancras International station near Gravesend in Gravesend.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Gravesend and Margate?

    Get off the train at the Ebbsfleet International stop, which is closest to Margate in Margate.