The average bus between Brighton and Hove and Margate takes 7h 11m and the fastest bus takes 5h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton and Hove 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 every 3 hours between Brighton and Hove and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at War Memorial and take an average of 7h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brighton and Hove to Margate? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton and Hove to Margate. However, there are services departing from Brighton and Hove station and arriving at Margate station via War Memorial. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.
Brighton and Hove to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Elm Grove station.
Brighton and Hove to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Brighton and Hove to Margate bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove, Arriva UK and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Hove and Margate is 122.3 km. The road distance is 158 km.
You can take a bus from Elm Grove to Marine Terrace via War Memorial, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 35m.