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Trip Overview

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.

5h 28m
Duration
105 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Line 75 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Fairfield Halls to Lewisham Stationbus bus 75
  2. Take the bus from Lewisham Station to Marine Terracebus bus 022
6h 7m
£17–28

Gatwick to Margate bus times

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.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express4h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 52m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express6h 4m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express4h 40m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 47m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 44m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 19m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 9m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 34m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express6h 8m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 28m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 52m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 44m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 47m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express4h 52m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 23m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 47m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express5h 59m • 3 changes

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    MetrobusArriva UKStagecoach LondonNational Express4h 52m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Gatwick to Margate.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Gatwick, England and Margate, England?

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.

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