The average bus between Margate and Boulogne-sur-Mer takes 7h 27m and the fastest bus takes 5h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Boulogne-sur-Mer. 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 twice daily between Margate and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The earliest departure is at 11:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Boulogne-sur-Mer at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Ramsgate station and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Margate to Boulogne-sur-Mer? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Boulogne-sur-Mer. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Boulogne-sur-Mer station via Ramsgate station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Margate to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, depart from Alexandra Road station.
Margate to Boulogne-sur-Mer bus services, operated by Stagecoach South East, arrive at Calais station.
The distance between Margate and Boulogne-sur-Mer is 74.6 km. The road distance is 142 km.
You can take a bus from Alexandra Road to Boulogne Tintelleries via Ramsgate station, Ramsgate, Dover Priory, Dover, Calais, Terminal Ferry, Gare Sncf, and Calais Ville in around 6h 4m.