The average bus between Hythe and Margate takes 2h 43m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Hythe 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 30 minutes between Hythe and Margate. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hythe is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Margate at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Folkestone Central station and take an average of 2h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 25m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hythe 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 Hythe to Margate. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central station and arriving at Marine Terrace station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
Hythe to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Hythe to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
The distance between Hythe and Margate is 40.6 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a bus from Old Prospect Road to Marine Terrace via Folkestone Central station and Bus Station in around 2h 30m.