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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Brighton is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 2h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Brighton is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Brighton via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Margate to Brighton?

The distance between Margate and Brighton is 145 miles. The road distance is 88 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Margate to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Brighton train from?

Margate to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Margate station.

Where does the Margate to Brighton train arrive?

Margate to Brighton train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Margate to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Brighton is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Margate to Brighton.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1776+ hotels available in Brighton.

Margate to Brighton - 3 ways to travel via train, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Margate to Brighton by train or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 2m
£76–124
Drive 87.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Margate to Brightoncar 87.5 mi
2h 7m
£22–31
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
3. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Brightontrain
3h 47m
£39–56

Margate to Brighton by train

233Weekly Trains

3h 2mAverage Duration

£76Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Margate to Brighton.

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Distance: 143.9 mi
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a train from Margate to Brighton via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 2m.

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