The average bus between Hastings and Margate takes 6h 17m 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.
Buses run every 2 hours between Hastings and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hastings is at 10:18 PM which arrives into Margate at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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.
No, there is no direct bus from Hastings to Margate. However, there are services departing from Hastings station and arriving at Margate station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Hastings to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Harold Place station.
Hastings to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Hastings to Margate bus tickets online with Stagecoach South East and National Express.
The distance between Hastings and Margate is 81.5 km. The road distance is 120 km.
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 3m.