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

The cheapest way to get from Margate to Lewisham is to bus via Bus Station which costs £13 - £35 and takes 3h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Margate to Lewisham is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs £16 - £25.

Is there a direct bus between Margate and Lewisham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Marine Terrace and arriving at Lewisham Clock Tower. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Margate and Lewisham?

No, there is no direct train from Margate to Lewisham. However, there are services departing from Margate and arriving at Greenwich via Rainham (Kent). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Margate to Lewisham?

The distance between Margate and Lewisham is 69 miles. The road distance is 69.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Margate to Lewisham without a car is to train and line 261 bus which takes 2h 12m and costs £30 - £65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Margate to Lewisham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Margate to Lewisham bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Margate to Lewisham train from?

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

Train or bus from Margate to Lewisham?

The best way to get from Margate to Lewisham is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs £15 - £40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £65 and takes 2h 28m.

Where does the Margate to Lewisham bus arrive?

Margate to Lewisham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lewisham Clock Tower station.

Where does the Margate to Lewisham train arrive?

Margate to Lewisham train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Rainham (Kent) station.

Can I drive from Margate to Lewisham?

Yes, the driving distance between Margate to Lewisham is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Margate to Lewisham.

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

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Margate to Lewisham - 5 ways to travel via train, line 261 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train, line 261 bus
best
1. Take the train from Margate to Bromley Southtrain Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Bromley South Station to Lewisham Clock Towerbus N199 / ...
2h 12m
£35–62
Bus via Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cecil Square to Bus Stationbus 8A / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lewisham Clock Towerbus 007 / ...
3h 37m
£14–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Marine Terrace to Lewisham Clock Towerbus 022
2h 30m
£15–40
Drive 68.7 mi
1. Drive from Margate to Lewishamcar 68.7 mi
1h 16m
£17–25
Train
1. Take the train from Margate to Rainham (Kent)train Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from Rainham (Kent) to Greenwichtrain Rainham
2h 28m
£34–64

Margate to Lewisham by train and bus

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2h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.4 mi
Duration: 2h 12m

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

National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Lewisham Clock Tower 4 times a day. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Margate to Greenwich via Rainham (Kent) in around 2h 28m.

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