The average bus between Margate and Canvey Island takes 7h 21m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Canvey Island. 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 Canvey Island. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Margate is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Canvey Island at 6:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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14h 25m • 3 changes



5h 31m • 3 changes



5h 31m • 3 changes
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14h 25m • 3 changes
Want to know about travelling from Margate to Canvey Island? 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 Canvey Island. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Canvey Island station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Margate to Canvey Island bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Canvey Island bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Margate and Canvey Island is 58 km. The road distance is 185 km.
You can take a bus from Marine Terrace to Jones Corner via Bus Station, Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 47m.