The average bus between Margate and Catford takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Margate to Catford. 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 Catford. 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 Catford at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 54m • 1 change

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No, there is no direct bus from Margate to Catford. However, there are services departing from Margate station and arriving at Catford station via New Cross Gate Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Margate to Catford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Marine Terrace station.
Margate to Catford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at New Cross Gate Station.
Book your Margate to Catford bus tickets online with National Express, Stagecoach London and Go Ahead London.
The distance between Margate and Catford is 97.8 km. The road distance is 133 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.