The average bus between Dover and Margate takes 1h 52m and the fastest bus takes 1h 31m. There is an hourly bus service from Dover 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 hourly between Dover and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 58m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Dover 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 Dover to Margate. However, there are services departing from Dover station and arriving at Margate station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Dover to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Priory Street station.
Dover to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Dover to Margate bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Dover and Margate is 28.9 km. The road distance is 50 km.
You can take a bus from Priory Street to Marine Terrace via Bus Station in around 1h 38m.