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Trip Overview

The average bus between Brighton and Margate takes 7h 24m and the fastest bus takes 5h 53m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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.

7h 24m
Duration
99 mi
Distance
£16
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 7 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from St Peter's Church to Railway Stationbus bus 29 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Chequers Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
  3. Take the bus from King Street to Bus Stationbus bus X3
6h 45m
£14–17

Brighton to Margate bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Brighton and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 7h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 57m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 36m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 27m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 57m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 36m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 27m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 57m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 36m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 27m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 53m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 8m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East16h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 57m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 36m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 27m • 3 changes

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    Brighton & HoveArriva UKStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East6h 24m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 98.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Margate, England?

You can take a bus from St Peter's Church to Marine Terrace via Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 45m.

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