The average bus between Bournemouth and Margate takes 6h 40m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bournemouth to Margate. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Bournemouth and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:15 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 6h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth to Margate. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
Bournemouth to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Bournemouth to Margate bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Bournemouth and Margate is 239.8 km. The road distance is 310 km.
You can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 25m.