Buses to Canterbury from Margate

The journey to Canterbury from Margate takes just 30 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 73 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Margate at 05:19.

National Express schedule

National Express operates between Margate and Canterbury 7 days per week.

Stagecoach South East schedule

Travel from Margate to Canterbury with Stagecoach South East in 49 minutes.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Margate and Canterbury?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Margate to Canterbury, departing as early as 05:19.

• How long is the bus trip from Margate to Canterbury?

  The fastest bus to Canterbury from Margate takes 30 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 5 minutes longer.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Canterbury from Margate?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Margate and Canterbury?

  Stagecoach South East and National Express run buses to Canterbury from Margate.

• What time is the earliest bus from Margate to Canterbury?

  The first bus to Canterbury from Margate leaves at 05:19. The journey takes 30 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Canterbury from Margate?

  The last bus leaves Margate at 18:25, arriving into Canterbury at 19:08. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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