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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Margate is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £16 - £23 and takes 6h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Margate is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Margate?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Margate. However, there are services departing from St Peter's Church and arriving at Marine Terrace via Railway Station, King Street and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Margate?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Margate. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Margate via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Brighton to Margate?

The distance between Brighton and Margate is 145 miles. The road distance is 88.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Margate without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Brighton to Margate, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Margate bus from?

Brighton to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from St Peter's Church station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Margate train from?

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

Train or bus from Brighton to Margate?

The best way to get from Brighton to Margate is to train via London which takes 3h 14m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus, which costs £16 - £23 and takes 6h 50m.

Where does the Brighton to Margate bus arrive?

Brighton to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Railway Station.

Where does the Brighton to Margate train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Brighton to Margate?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Margate is 88 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Brighton to Margate.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Margate?

There are 1230+ hotels available in Margate.

Brighton to Margate - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 7 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Margate by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
3h 14m
£75–122
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Stationbus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus 814
6h 50m
£16–23
Drive 87.6 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Margatecar 87.6 mi
2h 3m
£22–32
Train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Hampden Park (Sussex)train
2. Take the train from Hampden Park (Sussex) to Ashford Internationaltrain
3. Take the train from Ashford International to Margatetrain
4h 8m
£45–86

Brighton to Margate by train

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Distance: 143.9 mi
Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Brighton, 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 St Peter's Church to Marine Terrace via Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 50m.

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