What is the cheapest way to get from Lewes to Margate?

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Margate is to drive which costs £18 - £28 and takes 1h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lewes to Margate?

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £18 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Lewes and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Lewes to Margate. However, there are services departing from High Street and arriving at Marine Terrace via War Memorial, King Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Margate. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Margate via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.

How far is it from Lewes to Margate?

The distance between Lewes and Margate is 124 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

How do I travel from Lewes to Margate without a car?

The best way to get from Lewes to Margate without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 36m and costs £27 - £140.

How long does it take to get from Lewes to Margate?

It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Lewes to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Margate bus from?

Lewes to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from High Street station.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Margate train from?

Lewes to Margate train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

Train or bus from Lewes to Margate?

The best way to get from Lewes to Margate is to train via London which takes 3h 36m and costs £27 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs and takes 6h 4m.

Where does the Lewes to Margate bus arrive?

Lewes to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at War Memorial station.

Where does the Lewes to Margate train arrive?

Lewes to Margate train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Lewes to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Lewes to Margate is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Lewes to Margate.

How do I get a train ticket from Lewes to Margate?

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Where can I stay near Margate?

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Lewes to Margate - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lewes to Margate by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Lewes to London Victoriatrain Eastbourne - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Margatetrain London Victoria - Ramsgate
3h 36m
£28–139
Drive 79.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Margatecar 79.4 mi
1h 51m
£19–28
Bus, line 7 bus, train
1. Take the bus from High Street to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
3. Take the train from Gillingham (Kent) to Margatetrain
4h 55m
£22–44
Train
1. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain Eastbourne - Ashford International
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 49m
£26–44
Bus, line 7 bus
1. Take the bus from High Street to War Memorialbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7
3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus X3
6h 4m

Lewes to Margate by train

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3h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 123.2 mi
Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Lewes, England and Margate, England?

You can take a train from Lewes to Margate via London Victoria in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from High Street to Marine Terrace via War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 4m.

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