The average train between Lewes and Margate takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Lewes to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Lewes and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lewes is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Margate at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lewes station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Lewes to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.
Lewes to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Lewes to Margate train tickets online with Southern and Southeastern.
The distance between Lewes and Margate is 111.4 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Lewes to Margate via London Victoria in around 3h 35m.