Travel Information (Getting to Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet)

Fastrack

• Fastrack E: This route travels between Gravesend and Bluewater, with stops at The Observatory on Castle Hill Drive, which is a short walk from the school.

Arriva

• Route 481: This route runs from Riverview Park to Bluewater, passing through Gravesend, Perry Street, Ebbsfleet International Station, and Swanscombe.
• Route 483: This service connects Gravesend and Bluewater Shopping Centre. It stops at various points in the area, including near Academy (Ackers Drive).
• Routes 480 and 482: While not directly serving the academy, these routes connect to Gravesend, which is a major hub with services that connect to the Ebbsfleet area.

Go-Coach

• Route GC1: This service operates between Greenhithe Station and Ebbsfleet International, via Castle Hill. It is a scheduled service that runs Monday to Saturday.
• Go2 Ebbsfleet: This is a “Demand Responsive Transport” (DRT) service. You can book a bus when you need it using the “Go2 Kent” app. It operates within the Ebbsfleet Valley and surrounding areas, including Castle Hill, Ebbsfleet Green, Ebbsfleet International, Swanscombe, and Greenhithe.

Note: Bus routes and timetables can change. For the most up-to-date information, it is always best to check the websites of the bus operators (Fastrack, Go-Coach, and Arriva) or use a live bus times app or website.

Fastrack (operated by Go-Ahead London)

This service is a dedicated bus rapid transit system for the area.

• Fastrack A: Connects Dartford with Bluewater, Greenhithe, and other key locations. It stops at Ebbsfleet International Railway Station.
• Fastrack B: Runs between Gravesend and Dartford, also serving Ebbsfleet International.
• Fastrack AZ: Provides a service from Littlebrook Power Station to Dartford or Gravesend, with some journeys connecting with other Fastrack routes.

Arriva

• Arriva 480: A regular bus service that runs between Dartford and Gravesend, with stops that include Bluewater and key locations in Ebbsfleet, such as the Ebbsfleet Ackers Drive stop and Swanscombe Railway Station.

You may be eligible for a KCC travel pass which will give you access to a discounted rate on relevant buses. Please visit the website for more information.