How to get from Margate to Lewisham by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Margate to Lewisham in Lewisham, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Margate station to Bromley South station. Next, take the 261 bus from Bromley South Station (A) station to Lewisham Station (AP) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 261261
Walk to Lewisham
Leaves from Margate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Margate
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bromley South
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley South Station (A)
    ID A
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Lewisham Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lewisham Station (AP)
    ID AP
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lewisham
    Walk to
    Lewisham
    Junction Approach
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 208

To get from Margate to Lewisham in Lewisham, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Margate station to Bromley South station. Next, take the 208 bus from Bromley South Station (A) station to Lewisham Station (AP) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 208208
Walk to Lewisham
Leaves from Margate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Margate
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bromley South
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley South Station (A)
    ID A
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Lewisham Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lewisham Station (AP)
    ID AP
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lewisham
    Walk to
    Lewisham
    Junction Approach
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Margate to Lewisham

The distance between Margate, Lewisham and Lewisham, Lewisham is approximately 68.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Margate to Lewisham by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lewisham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Margate

Margate is located at Margate, Lewisham and the nearest public transport station is Eaton Hill, Margate.

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Eaton Hill, Margate
  • Railway Station, Margate
  • Marine Terrace, Margate

Public transport stations close to Lewisham, Lewisham

Lewisham is located at Junction Approach, Lewisham and the nearest public transport station is Lewisham.

Train stations close to Lewisham:

  • Greenwich

Bus stations close to Lewisham:

  • Lewisham
  • Loampit Vale
  • Lewisham Station (AP)

DLR stations close to Lewisham:

  • Lewisham
  • Elverson Road
  • Deptford Bridge

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via SOUTHEASTERN and 208

To get from Margate to Lewisham in Lewisham, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Margate station to Bromley South station. Next, take the 208 bus from Bromley South Station (A) station to Lewisham Station (AP) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 23 min.

143min
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 208208
Walk to Lewisham
Leaves from Margate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Margate
  • 2
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    London Victoria
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bromley South
    86 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bromley South Station (A)
    ID A
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Lewisham Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lewisham Station (AP)
    ID AP
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lewisham
    Walk to
    Lewisham
    Junction Approach
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 261.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Margate to Lewisham?

    The alternative route takes 143 minutes, using Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 208.

  • Is there a direct train between Margate and Lewisham?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Margate to Lewisham?

    The SOUTHEASTERN train line goes from London Victoria station near Margate in Margate to Bromley South station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lewisham station near Lewisham in Lewisham.

  • How long does it take to travel from Margate to Lewisham by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Margate in Margate and Lewisham in Lewisham by train and bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Margate to get to Lewisham?

    Get on the SOUTHEASTERN train from the London Victoria station near Margate in Margate.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Margate and Lewisham?

    Get off the train at the Lewisham stop, which is closest to Lewisham in Lewisham.

  • When is the first bus from Margate to Lewisham?

    The first bus from Margate in Margate to Lewisham in Lewisham is Belgravia,Victoria - Ramsgate. It leaves the Marine Terrace, Margate stop at 07:25.

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