The average train between Margate and Lewes takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Margate to Lewes. 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 Margate and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 4:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Lewes at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Margate to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Lewes station via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Margate to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.
Margate to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Lewes station.
Book your Margate to Lewes train tickets online with Southeastern and Southern.
The distance between Margate and Lewes is 111.4 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a train from Margate to Lewes via London Victoria in around 3h 11m.