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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Lewes is to bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus which costs £11 - £16 and takes 6h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Lewes is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £19 - £28.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Lewes?

No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Cecil Square and arriving at School Hill Top via Bus Station, Royal Star Arcade and Royal Victoria Place. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Lewes?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Lewes. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Lewes via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Margate to Lewes?

The distance between Margate and Lewes is 124 miles. The road distance is 79.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Lewes without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Margate to Lewes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Lewes bus from?

Margate to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Margate to Lewes train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Lewes?

The best way to get from Margate to Lewes is to train via London which takes 3h 10m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 7 bus and line 29 bus, which costs £11 - £16 and takes 6h 30m.

Where does the Margate to Lewes bus arrive?

Margate to Lewes bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Royal Star Arcade station.

Where does the Margate to Lewes train arrive?

Margate to Lewes train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Victoria station.

Can I drive from Margate to Lewes?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Lewes is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Margate to Lewes.

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

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Where can I stay near Lewes?

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Margate to Lewes - 5 ways to travel via train, line 7 bus, line 29 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Margate to Lewes by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Margate to London Victoriatrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Lewestrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 10m
£63–123
Bus, line 7 bus, line 29 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 School Hill Topbus 29 / ...
6h 30m
£12–16
Train, line 7 bus, line 29 bus
1. Take the train from Margate to Gillingham (Kent)train
2. Take the bus from Chequers Bus Station to Royal Victoria Placebus 7 / ...
3. Take the bus from Royal Victoria Place to High Streetbus 29 / ...
5h 4m
£27–48
Drive 79.3 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Lewescar 79.3 mi
1h 46m
£20–28
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to Ashford Internationaltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
3h 20m
£45–94

Margate to Lewes by train

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Distance: 123.2 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Margate, England and Lewes, England?

You can take a train from Margate to Lewes via London Victoria in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cecil Square to School Hill Top via Bus Station, Royal Star Arcade, and Royal Victoria Place in around 6h 30m.

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