The average bus between Hackney Central and Margate takes 3h 55m and the fastest bus takes 3h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hackney Central 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 Hackney Central and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hackney Central is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Bunhill Row and take an average of 3h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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4h 11m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hackney Central 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 Hackney Central to Margate. However, there are services departing from Hackney Central station and arriving at Margate station via Marine Terrace. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 55m.
Hackney Central to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, depart from New Cross Gate Station.
Hackney Central to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach London, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Hackney Central and Margate is 101.9 km. The road distance is 137 km.
National Express operates a bus from New Cross Gate Station to Marine Terrace every 3 hours. Tickets cost £14–35 and the journey takes 2h 30m.