The average bus between Ipswich and Margate takes 7h 42m and the fastest bus takes 6h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Ipswich 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 Ipswich and Margate. The earliest departure is at 2:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Ipswich is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 7h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Ipswich 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 Ipswich to Margate. However, there are services departing from Ipswich station and arriving at Margate station via Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
Ipswich to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cardinal Park Cinema station.
Ipswich to Margate bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Marine Terrace station.
Book your Ipswich to Margate bus tickets online with National Express and Go Ahead London.
The distance between Ipswich and Margate is 77 km. The road distance is 266 km.
You can take a bus from Cardinal Park Cinema to Marine Terrace via Coach Station, Stratford City Bus Station, and Lewisham Station in around 6h 49m.