The average bus between Margate and Aldgate East takes 3h 14m and the fastest bus takes 2h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Aldgate East. 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 Margate and Aldgate East. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Aldgate East at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 3h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Aldgate East. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Aldgate East station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.
Margate to Aldgate East bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Aldgate East bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
The distance between Margate and Aldgate East is 102.1 km. The road distance is 138 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 3h.