How far is Margate from London by coach?

The distance between London and Margate by coach is approximately 66 miles (106 km).

Is there a way to reach Margate from London without a car?

You can travel to Margate from London by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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Next departures

Next departures from London to Margate on 10 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 2m	00:32	Cliftonville Bus Stop (opp Ye Olde Charles Tavern)	Cheapest
22:25	Eltham	2h	00:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Fastest
11:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:15	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
11:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:15	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
14:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	17:45	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags

Next departures from London to Margate on 11 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	23:30	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Cheapest
08:25	Eltham	2h	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Fastest
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
11:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:45	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags

Next departures from London to Margate on 12 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
11:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:45	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Cheapest
08:25	Eltham	2h	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Fastest
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
11:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:45	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags

Next departures from London to Margate on 13 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
20:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h	23:30	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Cheapest
08:25	Eltham	2h	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Fastest
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 55m	10:25	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
11:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:45	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags

Next departures from London to Margate on 15 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
14:30	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	17:45	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Cheapest
08:15	Eltham	1h 55m	10:10	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Fastest
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 40m	10:10	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 40m	10:10	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
11:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:15	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags

Next departures from London to Margate on 16 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 40m	10:10	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Cheapest
08:15	Eltham	1h 55m	10:10	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	Fastest
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 40m	10:10	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
07:30	Victoria Coach Station	2h 40m	10:10	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags
11:00	Victoria Coach Station	3h 15m	14:15	Margate Bus Stop (Stop A)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Margate

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Margate. The journey takes about 1 hour 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1h 50mAverage duration

66 milesDistance

4kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£9 - £25	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£14 - £68	Average duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £11	Average duration1h 50m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,706 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

According to customer reviews, the journey was generally pleasant with friendly and helpful drivers. However, some customers mentioned that it would have been better if the driver had notified them about upcoming stops, especially for those who were unfamiliar with the area.

National Express London Margate recent customer reviews

Honestly I could not fault NE first time I’ve traveled with them lovely drivers both ways and extremely punctual

Jacqueline B.

13 January 2024

Bus was delayed because the driver needed a break. How was this not something that was accounted for? I understand things go wrong, but there was no explanation of why

Simon B.

2 September 2023

Coach was a bit late but overall a fabulous journey. Helpful and friendly drover

Megan N.

20 July 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Margate

How far is Margate from London by coach?
The distance between London and Margate by coach is approximately 66 miles (106 km).
Is there a way to reach Margate from London without a car?
You can travel to Margate from London by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

08/11

£23

09/11

£22

Today

£13

11/11

£12

12/11

£12

13/11

£11

14/11

No data

15/11

£12

The cheapest trip from London to Margate was searched and found on 13 Nov 2025 with a price of £11

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from London to Margate as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £11 to £26 for a bus ticket from London to Margate based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £11, which is on 2025-11-13.

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