The average bus between Gatwick and Margate takes 5h 28m and the fastest bus takes 4h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Gatwick 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 Gatwick and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 7:57 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Redhill Bus Station and take an average of 5h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 14m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Gatwick 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 Gatwick to Margate. However, there are services departing from Gatwick station and arriving at Margate station via Lewisham Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
Gatwick to Margate bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from Fairfield Halls station.
Gatwick to Margate bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Gatwick and Margate is 111.8 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a bus from Povey Cross Road East to Marine Terrace via Redhill Bus Station, Park Street, Fairfield Halls, and Lewisham Station in around 6h 7m.