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

From Lewisham Centre to Margate by bus and train

To get from Lewisham Centre to Margate in Margate, take the 208 bus from Lewisham Centre (W) station to Bromley South Station (Z) station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Bromley South station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min.

140min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 208208
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Lewisham Centre (W)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lewisham Centre (W)
    ID W
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Orpington, Perry Hall Road
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Z)
    ID Z
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Lewisham Centre to Margate by bus and train via 261 and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Lewisham Centre to Margate in Margate, take the 261 bus from Belmont Hill (N) station to Bromley South Station (Z) station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Bromley South station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 261261
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Belmont Hill (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont Hill (N)
    ID N
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Princess Royal Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Z)
    ID Z
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Lewisham Centre to Margate

The distance between Lewisham Centre, Margate and Margate, Margate is approximately 68.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lewisham Centre to Margate by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Margate – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Lewisham Centre

Lewisham Centre is located at Lewisham High Street, Margate and the nearest public transport station is Lewisham Centre (W), Lewisham.

Bus stations close to Lewisham Centre:

  • Lewisham Centre (W), Lewisham
  • Lewisham Centre (U), Lewisham
  • Lewisham Centre (V), Lewisham

Public transport stations close to Margate, Margate

Margate is located at Cecil Square, Margate and the nearest public transport station is Pump Lane, Margate.

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Pump Lane, Margate
  • Cecil Square, Margate
  • Cecil Street Council Offices, Margate

Related Routes

Alternative route from Lewisham Centre to Margate by bus and train via 261 and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Lewisham Centre to Margate in Margate, take the 261 bus from Belmont Hill (N) station to Bromley South Station (Z) station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from Bromley South station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 261261
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Belmont Hill (N)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Belmont Hill (N)
    ID N
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 261261
    Wait for bus
    261
    Princess Royal Hospital
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bromley South Station (Z)
    ID Z
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Bromley South
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    86 min
  • 7
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

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

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line 261, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Lewisham Centre and Margate?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Lewisham Centre to Margate?

    The 208 bus line goes from Lewisham Centre (W) station near Lewisham Centre in Lewisham to Orpington, Perry Hall Road station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Orpington, Perry Hall Road station near Margate in Margate.

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

    The total travel time between Lewisham Centre in Lewisham and Margate in Margate by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 208 bus from the Lewisham Centre (W) stop near Lewisham Centre in Lewisham.

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

    Get off the bus at the Orpington, Perry Hall Road station, which is closest to Margate in Margate.

  • When is the first bus from Lewisham Centre to Margate?

    The first bus from Lewisham Centre in Lewisham to Margate in Margate is Belgravia,Victoria - Ramsgate. It leaves the Lewisham Station, Lewisham stop at 09:05.

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