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How to get fromBrighton and Hove to Margateby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Brighton and Hove to Margate by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain train St Pancras International - Margate / ...
    3h 14m
    £73–148

  2. Bus, line 7 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Elm Grove to War Memorialbus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from War Memorial to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 7
    3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus bus X3
    6h 35m
    £13–22

  3. Drive 86.8 mi

    1. Drive from Brighton and Hove to Margatecar car 86.8 mi
    2h
    £21–31

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Hampden Park (Sussex)train train
    2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain train
    3. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain train
    4h 8m
    £50–107

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Marine Terracebus bus 022
    7h 23m
    £32–77

Brighton and Hove to Margate by train

Calendar225Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Margate via London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm Grove to Marine Terrace via War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 35m.

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