The average bus between Margate and Beckenham takes 3h 32m and the fastest bus takes 3h 1m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Beckenham. 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 Beckenham. 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 Beckenham at 10:16 PM. All services require a transfer at New Cross Gate Station and take an average of 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Beckenham. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Beckenham station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Margate to Beckenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Beckenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Book your Margate to Beckenham bus tickets online with National Express, Go Ahead London and Stagecoach London.
The distance between Margate and Beckenham is 98 km. The road distance is 137 km.
National Express operates a bus from Marine Terrace to New Cross Gate Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £15–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m.