The average bus between Margate and Blackpool takes 13h 19m and the fastest bus takes 11h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Blackpool. 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 3 times a day between Margate and Blackpool. 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 Blackpool at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals and take an average of 13h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Blackpool station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 19m.
Margate to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Blackpool bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.
Book your Margate to Blackpool bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Margate and Blackpool is 403.7 km. The road distance is 546 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to National Express Coach Facility via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 11h 45m.