Buses to Margate from London

The journey to Margate from London takes just 2 hours 25 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 14 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs London at 07:30.

National Express schedule

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

Service days Daily
Services per day up to 14
Shortest trip 2 hours 25 minutes
First departure 07:30
Last departure 21:20

Your questions answered

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

    Yes, buses operate daily from London to Margate, departing as early as 07:30.

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

    The fastest bus to Margate from London takes 2 hours 25 minutes. Check the trip duration when booking, as the slowest bus takes 1 hour 2 minutes longer.

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

    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 London and Margate?

    National Express run buses to Margate from London.

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

    The first bus to Margate from London leaves at 07:30. The journey takes about 2 hours.

  • When is the last bus to Margate from London?

    The last bus leaves London at 21:20, arriving into Margate at 23:59. 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