The average bus between Margate and Lewes takes 6h 43m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day 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.
Buses run every 3 hours between Margate and Lewes. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Lewes at 11:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 6h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Margate to Lewes? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Lewes station via King Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
Margate to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.
Margate to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at School Hill Top station.
The distance between Margate and Lewes is 111.4 km. The road distance is 147 km.
You can take a bus from Cecil Square to School Hill Top via Bus Station, King Street, Chequers Bus Station, and Royal Victoria Place in around 6h 36m.