There are 4 ways to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stratford International to Margatetrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...
2h 2m£42–88Line 129 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Stationbus 129
- Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terracebus 022
4h 5m£17–88Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London City-LCY to Margate72.5 mi
1h 23mDrive 72.5 mi
- Drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Margatecar 72.5 mi
1h 23m£18–26
London City Airport (LCY) to Margate by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate is to drive which costs £17 - £26 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs £17 - £26.
No, there is no direct bus from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Marine Terrace via Lewisham Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate. However, there are services departing from London City Airport and arriving at Margate via Stratford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between London City Airport (LCY) and Margate is 90 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate, including transfers.
London City Airport (LCY) to Margate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, depart from London City Airport station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Stratford International station.
The best way to get from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs £40 - £90. Alternatively, you can line 129 bus and bus, which costs £16 - £90 and takes 4h 5m.
What companies run services between London City Airport (LCY), England and Margate, England?
Southeastern operates a train from Stratford International to Margate hourly. Tickets cost £40–85 and the journey takes 1h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London City Airport to Marine Terrace via Lewisham Station in around 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Stratford International to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–85
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- Go Ahead London
Bus from London City Airport to Lewisham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–50
- Website
- Go Ahead London
- One hour Ticket
- £1–50
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terrace
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
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- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London City-LCY to Margate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
London City Airport (LCY) to Margate bus services, operated by Go Ahead London, arrive at Lewisham Station.
London City Airport (LCY) to Margate train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Margate station.
Yes, the driving distance between London City Airport (LCY) to Margate is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from London City Airport (LCY) to Margate.
There are 1278+ hotels available in Margate.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London City Airport (LCY) and Margate. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.