The average bus between Gatwick and Margate takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h. 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 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Gatwick is at 6:15 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 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 15m • 1 changeWant 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 London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Gatwick to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.
Gatwick to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Gatwick and Margate is 111.8 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Marine Terrace via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and London Victoria in around 6h 25m.