The average bus between Calais and Margate takes 3h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Margate. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Calais is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Dover and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Calais 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 Calais to Margate. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Margate station via Dover. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Calais to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.
Calais to Margate bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Calais and Margate is 57.9 km. The road distance is 99 km.
You can take a bus from Calais to Marine Terrace via Dover, Pencester Road, and Bus Station in around 3h 47m.