The average bus between Littlehampton and Margate takes 12h 31m and the fastest bus takes 9h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Littlehampton 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 4 hours between Littlehampton and Margate. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Littlehampton is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Margate at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at The Lido and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Littlehampton 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 Littlehampton to Margate. However, there are services departing from Littlehampton station and arriving at Margate station via The Lido. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
Littlehampton to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, depart from Anchor Springs station.
Littlehampton to Margate bus services, operated by Stagecoach South, arrive at Beatrice Road station.
The distance between Littlehampton and Margate is 148.7 km. The road distance is 198 km.
You can take a bus from Anchor Springs to Beatrice Road via The Lido, Churchill Square, Railway Station, Chequers Bus Station, King Street, and Bus Station in around 9h 21m.