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

By bus and train

To get from Brighton to Margate in Margate, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the THAMESLINK train from Brighton station to St Pancras station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the SOUTHEASTERN train and finally take the 8A bus from Nayland Rock, Westbrook station to Cecil Square, Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Bus - 8A8A
Leaves from Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    81 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    93 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nayland Rock, Westbrook
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 8A8A
    Wait for bus
    8A
    Northdown Park
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Cecil Square, Margate
    Ride to bus station
    Cecil Square, Margate
    ID F
    3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Brighton to Margate in Margate, take the THAMESLINK train from Brighton station to St Pancras station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    81 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    93 min
  • 6
    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 to Margate

The distance between Brighton, Margate and Margate, Margate is approximately 143.62 mi, which can typically be travelled in 193 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Brighton 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

Brighton is located at Brighton, Margate and the nearest public transport station is Brighton Station, Brighton.

Train stations close to Brighton:

  • Preston Park
  • London Road (Brighton)

Bus stations close to Brighton:

  • Brighton Station, Brighton
  • Fleet Street, Brighton
  • North Road, Brighton

Public transport stations close to Margate, Margate

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

Bus stations close to Margate:

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

Related Routes

By train

To get from Brighton to Margate in Margate, take the THAMESLINK train from Brighton station to St Pancras station. Next, take the SOUTHEASTERN train from St Pancras station to Margate station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 13 min.

193min
Train - THAMESLINK
Train - SOUTHEASTERN
Walk to Margate
Leaves from Brighton

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Brighton
  • 2
    Train - THAMESLINK
    Wait for train
    THAMESLINK
    Cambridge
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    St Pancras
    81 min
  • 4
    Train - SOUTHEASTERN
    Wait for train
    SOUTHEASTERN
    Margate
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Margate
    93 min
  • 6
    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 to Margate?

    The fastest way takes 193 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN, Bus line 8A.

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

    The alternative route takes 193 minutes, using Bus line THAMESLINK, Bus line SOUTHEASTERN.

  • Is there a direct train between Brighton and Margate?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 13 min.

  • Which train line goes from Brighton to Margate?

    The THAMESLINK train line goes from Cambridge station near Brighton in Brighton And Hove to St Pancras station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till St Pancras station near Margate in Margate.

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

    The total travel time between Brighton in Brighton And Hove and Margate in Margate by train and bus is about 3 hr 13 min.

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

    Get on the THAMESLINK train from the Cambridge station near Brighton in Brighton And Hove.

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

    Get off the train at the St Pancras stop, which is closest to Margate in Margate.

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