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The average bus between Hastings and Margate takes 6h 23m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. There is a bus service every few hours from Hastings 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.

6h 23m
Duration
75 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 101 bus, bus, line 102 bus, line 16 bus, line 8 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Harold Place to Railway Stationbus bus 70 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Police Stationbus bus 100 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Police Station to Folkestone Central stationbus bus 102 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Folkestone Central station to Bus Stationbus bus 16 / ...
  5. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus bus 8 / ...
5h 4m
£15

Hastings to Margate bus times

Buses run hourly between Hastings and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 6h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 24m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 23m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 23m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 39m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 59m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 39m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 59m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 29m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 39m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 59m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 51m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South EastStagecoach South East5h 29m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hastings 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.

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  • Distance: 74.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

You can take a bus from Harold Place to Marine Terrace via Railway Station, Police Station, Folkestone Central station, and Bus Station in around 5h 4m.

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