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How to get from Brighton Pier to Margate by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Brighton Pier to Margate in Margate, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 27 bus from Sea Life Centre, Brighton station to Brighton Station, Brighton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 52 min.

232min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 2727
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Sea Life Centre, Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sea Life Centre, Brighton
    ID L
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 2727
    Wait for bus
    27
    Westdene
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID E
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brighton
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    81 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    99 min
  • 9
    Walk to Margate
    Walk to
    Margate
    Cecil Square
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, THAMESLINK and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Brighton Pier to Margate in Margate, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Sea Life Centre, Brighton station to Brighton Station, Brighton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Sea Life Centre, Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sea Life Centre, Brighton
    ID L
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID D
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brighton
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    81 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    99 min
  • 9
    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 Brighton Pier to Margate

The distance between Brighton Pier, Margate and Margate, Margate is approximately 126.65 mi, which can typically be travelled in 232 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton Pier 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 Brighton Pier

Brighton Pier is located at 256 King's Road, Brighton, The City of Brighton and Hove BN2 1TD, UK, Margate and the nearest public transport station is Palace Pier, Brighton.

Train stations close to Brighton Pier:

  • Brighton
  • London Road (Brighton)
  • Preston Park

Bus stations close to Brighton Pier:

  • Palace Pier, Brighton
  • Pool Valley Coach Station, Brighton
  • Sea Life Centre, Brighton

Public transport stations close to Margate, Margate

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

Bus stations close to Margate:

  • Cecil Square, Margate
  • Marine Terrace, Margate
  • Cecil Street Council Offices, Margate

Alternative route by bus and train via 12, THAMESLINK and SOUTHEASTERN

To get from Brighton Pier to Margate in Margate, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 12 bus from Sea Life Centre, Brighton station to Brighton Station, Brighton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the THAMESLINK train and finally take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 51 min.

231min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 1212
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Sea Life Centre, Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sea Life Centre, Brighton
    ID L
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 1212
    Wait for bus
    12
    Brighton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brighton Station, Brighton
    ID D
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Brighton
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    81 min
  • 7
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Ramsgate
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    99 min
  • 9
    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 Brighton Pier to Margate?

    The fastest way takes 232 minutes, using Bus line 27, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Brighton Pier to Margate?

    The alternative route takes 231 minutes, using Bus line 12, Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Brighton Pier and Margate?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 52 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Brighton Pier to Margate?

    The 27 bus line goes from Sea Life Centre, Brighton station near Brighton Pier in London to Westdene station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Westdene station near Margate in Margate.

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

    The total travel time between Brighton Pier in London and Margate in Margate by bus and train is about 3 hr 52 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Brighton Pier to get to Margate?

    Get on the 27 bus from the Sea Life Centre, Brighton stop near Brighton Pier in London.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Brighton Pier and Margate?

    Get off the bus at the Westdene station, which is closest to Margate in Margate.

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