Buses to Margate from Canterbury

The journey to Margate from Canterbury takes just 34 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 74 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Canterbury at 06:35.

National Express schedule

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

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 14
Shortest trip 34 minutes
First departure 09:20
Last departure 23:25

Travel from Canterbury to Margate with Stagecoach South East in 39 minutes.

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 60
Shortest trip 39 minutes
First departure 06:35
Last departure 23:15

Your questions answered

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

    Yes, buses operate daily from Canterbury to Margate, departing as early as 06:35.

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

    The fastest bus to Margate from Canterbury takes 34 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 44 minutes longer.

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

    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 Canterbury and Margate?

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

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

    The first bus to Margate from Canterbury leaves at 06:35. The journey takes 34 minutes.

  • When is the last bus to Margate from Canterbury?

    The last bus leaves Canterbury at 23:15, arriving into Margate at 23:54. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

Onward travel from Margate

Bus to Days Shortest trip Distance
Birchington-on-Sea
  • Daily
7 minutes 3.5 miles
Broadstairs
  • Daily
8 minutes 2.9 miles
Brockley
  • Daily
2 hours 10 minutes 62 miles
Canterbury
  • Daily
30 minutes 15 miles
Herne Bay
  • Daily except Sunday
28 minutes 11 miles
Kidbrooke
  • Daily
2 hours 59 miles
London
  • Daily
2 hours 30 minutes 66 miles
Ramsgate
  • Daily
11 minutes 3.4 miles
Saint Peters
  • Daily
6 minutes 1.7 miles
Sturry
  • Daily
37 minutes 13 miles
Westgate on Sea
  • Daily
6 minutes 2.1 miles