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Trip Overview

The average bus between Maidstone and Margate takes 2h 59m and the fastest bus takes 2h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Maidstone 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.

2h 59m
Duration
46 mi
Distance
£6
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 8 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from The Cannon to Bus Stationbus bus X3
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Marine Terracebus bus 8 / ...
2h 47m
£6

Maidstone to Margate bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Maidstone and Margate. The earliest departure is at 7:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Margate at 9:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 20m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 47m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 38m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 7m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 2m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East3h 2m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 48m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 48m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 48m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach South EastStagecoach South East2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Maidstone 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.

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  • Distance: 46 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Margate, England?

You can take a bus from The Cannon to Marine Terrace via Bus Station in around 2h 47m.

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