The average bus between Hove and Margate takes 7h 29m and the fastest bus takes 6h. The bus service runs several times per day from Hove 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 3 hours between Hove and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hove is at 8:45 PM which arrives into Margate at 11:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Railway Station and take an average of 7h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 28m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hove 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 Hove to Margate. However, there are services departing from Hove station and arriving at Margate station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
Hove to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, depart from Churchill Square station.
Hove to Margate bus services, operated by Brighton & Hove, arrive at Bus Station.
Book your Hove to Margate bus tickets online with Brighton & Hove, Arriva UK and Stagecoach South East.
The distance between Hove and Margate is 124.5 km. The road distance is 161 km.
You can take a bus from Churchill Square to Marine Terrace via Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 6h 50m.