🚆 Train Stations Nearby These railway stations are within a short distance and give you good connections to London, Kent towns, and regional services: Train Stations Gravesend – Main local rail station with frequent services to London (Charing Cross, St Pancras) and across Kent. Ebbsfleet International – Larger station with high-speed Southeastern trains and connections to London St Pancras (fast service to central London ~17–24 min). Northfleet – Slightly smaller station just up the line (towards London), useful for local services. Other nearby rail options (further away but still accessible by local transport): Greenhithe for Bluewater – Useful if heading to Bluewater or connections to other lines. Tilbury Town, Swanscombe, Grays – Other rail stations in the broader area that can be reached by train or connecting bus. 🚍 Bus Stops & Bus Services There are numerous local bus stops within walking distance of DA12 1BW. These serve a variety of routes connecting Gravesend with nearby towns, villages, shopping centres (like Bluewater), and local neighbourhoods. Local Bus Stops (Examples) Arthur Street – Bus stop with multiple service options. The Bat and Ball – Another nearby boarding point for local buses. William Street – Bus stop very close to the postcode. The Grove – Central stop with frequent services. Weavers Close & Weavers Close – Nearby stops on shared routes. Arthur Street – Additional stop variant in the area. Prince of Orange – Bus stop to the south-west of DA12 1BW. 🚍 Bus Routes Serving the Area include (but aren’t limited to): • 190, 306, 308 – Local Gravesend town routes and connections to Meopham. • 416, 417, 480, 489, 490 – Services to nearby areas such as Dartford, Kings Farm, Vigo, and Singlewell. • G1, NAG1, NAG2, VIGO1 – Community routes and local loops. 🚍 Fastrack Bus Rapid Transit (Extended Network) The Fastrack network in Kent Thameside (operated by Go-Ahead London) offers fast, frequent bus services linking Gravesend with Dartford, Bluewater, Ebbsfleet International and beyond. Routes often run every 10–15 mins on key corridors. Popular Fastrack lines include: Fastrack A, B, E, F – Connecting major hubs and communities across Kent Thameside. 🧠 Tips for Using Public Transport Trains from Gravesend and Ebbsfleet International are great for commuting into central London or travelling across Kent. Buses connect local neighbourhoods and provide links to shopping hubs like Bluewater (via Fastrack). Use national travel planning tools (such as Traveline South East) or apps (like Moovit/Google Maps) for live schedules and route planning.