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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Brighton is to bus and line 7 bus which costs £13 - £17 and takes 6h 54m.

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 2m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Preston Circus via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.

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 87.9 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 - £160.

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 bus from?

Margate to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Brighton train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Brighton?

The best way to get from Margate to Brighton is to train via London which takes 3h 2m and costs £75 - £160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 6h 45m.

Where does the Margate to Brighton bus arrive?

Margate to Brighton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

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 2m to drive from Margate to Brighton.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Brighton.

Margate to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 7 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Brighton by train, bus, 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
£77–151
Bus, line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Royal Star Arcadebus X3
2. Take the bus from Royal Star Arcade to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to St Peter's Churchbus 29 / ...
6h 54m
£14–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 022
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus 025
6h 45m
£31–78
Drive 87.4 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Brightoncar 87.4 mi
2h 2m
£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
£51–105

Margate to Brighton by train

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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Preston Circus via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 45m.

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