The average bus between Cardiff and Margate takes 7h 16m and the fastest bus takes 6h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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 Cardiff and Margate. The earliest departure is at 3:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:40 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 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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7h 57m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Margate. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Margate station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Cardiff to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park Place station.
Cardiff to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Cardiff to Margate bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Cardiff and Margate is 316.7 km. The road distance is 372 km.
You can take a bus from Park Place to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 7h 47m.