Coach Dartford to Margate from £13

Which bus from Dartford to Margate is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Dartford to Margate. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

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Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 55m	12:50	Dartford	Bus Station	14:45	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 12:50:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 55m	18:05	Dartford	Bus Station	20:00	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 45m	21:45	Dartford	Bus Station	23:30	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 23/09/2025 21:45:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 55m	12:50	Dartford	Bus Station	14:45	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 12:50:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 55m	18:05	Dartford	Bus Station	20:00	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 18:05:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 45m	21:45	Dartford	Bus Station	23:30	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2025 21:45:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2025 23:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 55m	12:20	Dartford	Bus Station	14:15	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 12:20:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	2h 0m	16:05	Dartford	Bus Station	18:05	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 16:05:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 0m
National Express	1h 45m	19:30	Dartford	Bus Station	21:15	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 40m	22:45	Dartford	Bus Station	00:25	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 26/09/2025 22:45:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 55m	12:20	Dartford	Bus Station	14:15	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 12:20:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 50m	15:55	Dartford	Bus Station	17:45	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 15:55:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 45m	19:20	Dartford	Bus Station	21:05	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 19:20:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 27/09/2025 21:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 40m	22:45	Dartford	Bus Station	00:25	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 27/09/2025 22:45:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 28/09/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 55m	12:20	Dartford	Bus Station	14:15	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 29/09/2025 12:20:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/09/2025 14:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 55m
National Express	1h 50m	15:55	Dartford	Bus Station	17:45	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 29/09/2025 15:55:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/09/2025 17:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
National Express	1h 45m	19:30	Dartford	Bus Station	21:15	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 29/09/2025 19:30:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 29/09/2025 21:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
National Express	1h 40m	22:45	Dartford	Bus Station	00:25	Margate	Bus Stop	Economy	£13	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Dartford (United Kingdom) at 29/09/2025 22:45:00 to Bus Stop, Margate (United Kingdom) arriving at 30/09/2025 00:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m

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What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Dartford and Margate?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Dartford to Margate. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Dartford to Margate. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Dartford and Margate.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 coaches from Dartford to Margate, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Dartford and Margate, with 8 offers.

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All facts for Dartford to Margate bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express that travel daily 3 times by bus from Dartford to Margate in one click. Book your Dartford to Margate bus ticket starting from £13!

Cheapest Bus	£13
Fastest Bus	1h 40m
Earliest Coach	12:50
Latest Coach	22:45
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	81.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Dartford to Margate?

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dartford for Margate. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 24/09/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 22/09

Tuesday 23/09

£13

Wednesday 24/09

£13

Thursday 25/09

Friday 26/09

£13

Saturday 27/09

£13

Sunday 28/09

Monday 29/09

£13

Tuesday 30/09

£13

Wednesday 01/10

Thursday 02/10

Friday 03/10

Saturday 04/10

Sunday 05/10

Monday 06/10

Tuesday 07/10

Wednesday 08/10

Thursday 09/10

Friday 10/10

Saturday 11/10

Sunday 12/10

Monday 13/10

Tuesday 14/10

Wednesday 15/10

Thursday 16/10

Friday 17/10

Saturday 18/10

Sunday 19/10

The cheapest time to travel from Dartford to Margate

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Dartford to Margate, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £13, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dartford to Margate. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dartford to Margate, with £13. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £13.

How to save money travelling from Dartford to Margate

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Dartford to Margate in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Dartford to Margate, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Dartford to Margate are also emptier.

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What are the most popular bus companies from Dartford to Margate?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Dartford to Margate timetable.

National Express from Dartford to Margate

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Dartford to Margate:

Cheapest Price	£13
Fastest Coach	1h 40m
Earliest Coach	12:50
Last Coach	22:45
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	20/09/2025

In total 1 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Dartford and Margate

Here is a map with all coach stations in Dartford and Margate. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Bus Station

Greenhith

Southdowns Church

Bus Stop

Marine Terrace 36

Eastern Esplanade Bus Stop

Northdown Park

Dreamland

Marine Terrace Bus Stop

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Dartford to Margate

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Dartford to Margate. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Dartford to Margate bus

How much does a Dartford Margate coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dartford Margate bus trip is available from £13 and takes 1h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dartford to Margate?

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £13 to £13. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Margate.

How many connections are available for the Dartford Margate route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dartford to Margate is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Margate from Dartford take?

The quickest coach from Dartford to Margate is provided by National Express and takes 1h 40m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £13. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dartford to Margate?

The earliest bus to Margate departs from Dartford at 12:50. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dartford to Margate?

The latest bus to Margate departs from Dartford at 22:45. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dartford Margate route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dartford to Margate can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dartford and Margate?

You can check all the direct connections between Dartford and Margate by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Margate from Dartford?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Dartford Margate bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Dartford Margate bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Dartford to Margate on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dartford to Margate

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Dartford and to Margate

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Dartford and to Margate. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!