The average bus between Margate and Archway takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Archway. 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 Archway. 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 Archway at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Archway. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Archway station via Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Margate to Archway bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Archway bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road station.
Book your Margate to Archway bus tickets online with National Express, Abellio London and Metroline Travel.
The distance between Margate and Archway is 107.3 km. The road distance is 142 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.