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Which bus from London to Margate is the best?

Check the bus schedule for London to Margate. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like National Express or Southern. 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
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    21:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    21:55
    London
    Walworth
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    22:05
    London
    New Cross Gate
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    22:15
    London
    Lewisham Rail Station
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    11:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:45
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    20:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    11:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    14:45
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    20:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    11:55
    London
    Walworth
    14:45
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 15m
    0
    11:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    14:45
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    20:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    11:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    14:45
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    20:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 50m
    0
    11:55
    London
    Walworth
    14:45
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    3h 0m
    0
    20:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    20:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    20:55
    London
    Walworth
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    21:05
    London
    New Cross Gate
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 15m
    0
    21:15
    London
    Lewisham Rail Station
    23:30
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    21:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    21:55
    London
    Walworth
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 20m
    0
    22:05
    London
    New Cross Gate
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    22:15
    London
    Lewisham Rail Station
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 10m
    0
    22:15
    London
    Lewisham Rail Station
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 0m
    0
    22:25
    London
    Eltham
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £8
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    2h 35m
    0
    21:50
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9
  • National Express
    2h 30m
    0
    21:55
    London
    Walworth
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    2h 40m
    0
    07:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    10:10
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 55m
    0
    21:30
    London
    Victoria Coach Station
    00:25
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • National Express
    2h 25m
    0
    07:45
    London
    Elephant and Castle
    10:10
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £10
  • Southern
    3h 4m
    0
    07:19
    London
    Wallington
    10:23
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £55
  • Southern
    3h 11m
    0
    08:13
    London
    Wallington
    11:24
    Margate
    Bus Stop
    0
    Southern
    Economy
    £55

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from London 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.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 36 daily coaches from London to Margate. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 24 daily coaches between London and Margate.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 81 coaches from London to Margate, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between London and Margate, with 51 offers.

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All facts for London to Margate bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like National Express and Southern that travel daily 28 times by bus from London to Margate in one click. Book your London to Margate bus ticket starting from £8!

Cheapest Bus £8
Fastest Bus 1h 55m
Earliest Coach 07:30
Latest Coach 22:25
Daily Bus Connections 28 Ø
Distance 105.8 km
Coach Companies National Express and Southern

What are the cheapest coach tickets from London to Margate?

Every day, 28 buses from 2 coach companies leave London for Margate. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 23/06/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 23/06
£8
Tuesday 24/06
£10
Wednesday 25/06
£10
Thursday 26/06
£8
Friday 27/06
£8
Saturday 28/06
£8
Sunday 29/06
£10
Monday 30/06
£8
Tuesday 01/07
£8
Wednesday 02/07
Thursday 03/07
£8
Friday 04/07
£8
Saturday 05/07
£8
Sunday 06/07
£8
Monday 07/07
£6
Tuesday 08/07
£8
Wednesday 09/07
£8
Thursday 10/07
£8
Friday 11/07
£8
Saturday 12/07
£8
Sunday 13/07
£8
Monday 14/07
£6
Tuesday 15/07
£8
Wednesday 16/07
£8
Thursday 17/07
Friday 18/07
£7
Saturday 19/07
£8
Sunday 20/07

The cheapest time to travel from London to Margate

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from London to Margate, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £8, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from London to Margate. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £10.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from London to Margate, with £8. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £10.

How to save money travelling from London 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 London 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 London 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 London to Margate are also emptier.

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

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

National Express from London to Margate

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £8
Fastest Coach 1h 55m
Earliest Coach 07:30
Last Coach 22:25
Daily Connections 27 Ø
Found on 22/06/2025
In total 2 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 London and Margate

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

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from London 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 London to Margate bus

How much does a London Margate coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the London Margate bus trip is available from £8 and takes 2h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £8 to £63. 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 London Margate route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from London to Margate is offered by roughly 28 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Margate from London take?

The quickest coach from London to Margate is provided by National Express and takes 1h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £11. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from London to Margate?

The earliest bus to Margate departs from London at 07:30. 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 London to Margate?

The latest bus to Margate departs from London at 22:25. 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 London Margate route?

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

Is there a direct bus between London and Margate?

You can check all the direct connections between London 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 and Southern.

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

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 London 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 London 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 London to Margate on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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