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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Margate Bus Stop (Stop A) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Eltham | Margate Bus Stop (Stop A) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Margate Bus Stop (Stop A) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Margate Bus Stop (Stop A) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Victoria Coach Station | Margate Bus Stop (Stop A) | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Margate
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.
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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.
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.
Coach was a bit late but overall a fabulous journey. Helpful and friendly drover
Megan N.
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.
The cheapest trip from London to Margate was searched and found on 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £7To 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 £7 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 £7, which is on 2025-11-29.
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